Overview
- McCourt, speaking Saturday in a rare interview, said OM will keep sporting director Mehdi Benatia through the end of the season before his departure and he hopes to appoint a new club president by then.
- He confirmed he has begun seeking a strategic partner to boost Marseille’s resources, pointing to weaker French TV money and sponsorship compared with richer rivals.
- He outlined the Premier Jumping League, a team showjumping circuit slated for March 2027 with 16 teams racing across 14 events on three continents and a budget of about $300 million.
- The league plans higher prize money to lure top riders and horses, with Drive to Survive producers involved and coverage offered at least in part free on YouTube to build an audience.
- He said showjumping needs a clearer story and less elitist image, noting he previously bought 50% of the Global Champions Tour in 2014 before selling in 2022.