The French football player and coach Zinedine Zidane admitted that he regrets never playing for "Olympique" during his career, even though he was born in Marseille.

— "Marseille" is currently in great form. I never played there — I only had the desire, which never materialized. Having been to their stadium and researched the infrastructure, you realize that it is truly a great club, — said Zidane to Give me Sport.