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Marseille host PSG amid battle against homophobic chanting on terraces

When third-placed Marseille host Ligue 1 pacesetters Paris Saint-Germain at the Vélodrome on Sunday night, it should be the football taking centre stage. Hardcore fans from both sides have contrived, however, to ensure that homophobia and thuggery strip the lustre from what will be an intriguing contest.

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Argentina battle past Wales to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Replacements Joel Sclavi and Nicolas Sanchez scored late tries as Argentina beat Wales 29-17 in a tense World Cup quarter-final at a raucous Vélodrome stadium in Marseille on Saturday, earning the South American side a third semi-final appearance against three-time champions New Zealand.

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South Africa thump Tonga but World Cup future depends on Scotland and Ireland tie

South Africa overwhelmed Tonga 49-18 on Sunday night at the Vélodrome in Marseille to take a big step towards the knockout stages at the rugby World Cup

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South Africa crush Scotland to launch defence of World Cup crown

South Africa began the defence of their World Cup crown with a clinical 18-3 victory over Scotland at the Vélodrome in Marseille.

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Scotland boss Townsend calls for players to rise to South Africa challenge

Scotland boss Grigor Townsend urged his players to embrace the occasion when they step out at the Vélodrome in Marseille on Sunday evening to take on reigning champions South Africa in their opening game at the rugby union World Cup.

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Marseille's Ligue 1 opener looms amid internal strife and Messi's pyrotechnics

Marseille's quest for a first Ligue 1 title since 2010 starts on Sunday night at the Vélodrome in the shadow of flare-ups between new coach Igor Tudor and his leading players as well as Paris Saint-Germain's dazzling romp past Clermont which culminated with Lionel Messi's bicycle kick for the fifth…

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Lyon's second-half treble hits Marseille's push for Champions League berth

Lyon struck three times in the second-half on Sunday night to beat Marseille at the Vélodrome and maintain their slim hopes of a place in next season's European competitions.

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Marseille forced to disregard aches for Ligue 1's next round of high stakes

When Marseille's players stride out at the Vélodrome on Sunday night for their clash against Lyon, they face a test of character and stamina in their hunt for a place in next season's Champions League as well as a chunky European trophy in the shape of the Europa Conference League.

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