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Marseille's Longoria Defends Greenwood Amid Financial Challenges

1/26/2026

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Pablo Longoria, president of Marseille, said he is proud of Mason Greenwood's development and defensive contributions.
He cited financial challenges in French football and Greenwood has a future if aligned with their goals.
Longoria described the signing as complex and said he sought guidance from his mother, a former prison system worker.
He faced criticism but maintains decisions rooted in human values and Greenwood should move forward, understanding all perspectives.

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Pablo Longoria, president of Marseille, said he is proud of Mason Greenwood's development and defensive contributions.
He cited financial challenges in French football and Greenwood has a future if aligned with their goals.
Longoria described the signing as complex and said he sought guidance from his mother, a former prison system worker.
He faced criticism but maintains decisions rooted in human values and Greenwood should move forward, understanding all perspectives.