Before Paris had PSG, Marseille had a dream.

In this debut episode, we take you to the sun-drenched streets of France’s oldest city to uncover the true origin story of Olympique de Marseille — a club born from vision, built on culture, and carried by passion.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the game or you’ve never watched a single match, this story has something for you. It’s not just about football. It’s about identity, pride, rebellion, and belonging.

We explore:

• How René Dufaure de Montmirail, a 23-year-old dreamer, founded the club in 1899.

• Why OM was named after the Olympic spirit — and the ancient Greek founders of Marseille.

• How a motto coined by his wife, "Droit au but" (“Straight to the goal”), became the beating heart of the club.

• The rise from a local team to national champions — and eventually to Champions League glory.

• How Marseille’s rugged, passionate, diverse identity became woven into every thread of OM's jersey.

• Why OM fans are called les fadas — “the crazy ones” — and how that love endures through every high and low.

We also step inside the iconic Stade Vélodrome, where strangers sing in unison and 60,000 voices rise as one. You’ll hear how football in Marseille became more than a sport — it became a love story.

At just under 6 minutes, this episode is the perfect intro to our new series: inspiring football origin stories that even non-fans will enjoy. Stories about more than goals. Stories about people, purpose, and legacy.

Hit play. Get inspired. And discover how one football club became the voice of an entire city.

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