[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-canada-coach-marsch-slams-de-zerbi-s-a-hole-treatment-of-kone-at-marseille":43,"news-related-canada-coach-marsch-slams-de-zerbi-s-a-hole-treatment-of-kone-at-marseille-en":77,"news-related-match-canada-coach-marsch-slams-de-zerbi-s-a-hole-treatment-of-kone-at-marseille-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":67,"title":76},"A long-simmering feud from Roberto De Zerbi's turbulent tenure at Marseille has boiled over into the public sphere, with Canada national team head coach Jesse Marsch delivering a blistering critique of the Italian manager's man-management. Marsch did not mince words, directly calling De Zerbi an 'a**hole' for his treatment of young Canadian midfielder Ismael Koné, an episode that has gained new relevance as the player's career flourishes in Serie A.\n\nThe core of the controversy stems from an incident during a Marseille training session last summer. According to reports, Koné failed to adhere to certain tactical instructions from De Zerbi. The manager's response was reportedly severe and public. He allegedly stopped the session, humiliated Koné in front of his teammates, and shouted at him to 'go take a shower, stop being a pain in the a**! We are OM!' before ordering him off the pitch and instructing him to contact his agent to find a new club, signaling he had no future under De Zerbi.\n\nThis incident was not an isolated one during De Zerbi's spell in charge of the French club. His time at the Vélodrome was marked by several contentious episodes, including a reported physical altercation between Adrien Rabiot and another player. The pattern of conflict ultimately led to a consensual separation between De Zerbi and Marseille, but the scars from his management style remain, particularly for Koné.\n\nJesse Marsch, who took over the Canadian national team, has been a vocal supporter of Koné and used a recent interview to publicly shame De Zerbi's actions. 'It wasn't easy with De Zerbi and Marseille. De Zerbi behaved like a real a**hole, but he (Koné) stayed strong,' Marsch stated. 'He never doubted himself. He changed teams and is now blossoming. De Zerbi behaved like a real a**hole with him.'\n\nWith the benefit of hindsight, the painful separation from De Zerbi and Marseille appears to have been a pivotal, positive turning point in Koné's career. The 22-year-old midfielder secured a move to Sassuolo in Italy's Serie A, where he has become a cornerstone of the team managed by Fabio Grosso. His statistics speak for themselves: six goals in 32 appearances for a newly promoted side, marking a breakout season.\n\nMarsch provided further insight into Koné's development, highlighting the player's raw talent upon his arrival in the national team setup. 'When I took over the team, Ismael was raw but talented,' Marsch explained. 'Since then, I've talked to him about discipline and focus: from diet to sleep, from training to daily presence, from the game to overall intelligence. Going to Italy and playing for a newly promoted team, facing such an organized league, gave him a crucial role and a fantastic year.'\n\nThe contrasting fortunes of the two figures involved in the Marseille clash are stark. While Koné has established himself as a key player in one of Europe's top leagues, De Zerbi's managerial career has hit a rough patch. After a brief and disastrous stint with Igor Tudor, De Zerbi took charge of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, but finds himself in a precarious battle against relegation, a far cry from the ambitions of the North London club.\n\nThis saga raises broader questions about managerial authority and player development. De Zerbi is known for his demanding, detail-oriented tactical approach, but Marsch's comments suggest that his methods crossed a line into personal humiliation. For Koné, the experience was a trial by fire that, while damaging in the short term, may have forged the resilience that now defines his game in the physically and tactically demanding Serie A.\n\nThe story also underscores the importance of a supportive environment for young players. Marsch's mentorship and belief in Koné provided the stability and confidence the player needed to thrive after a toxic situation. It serves as a case study in how a change of scenery and a manager who focuses on holistic development can unlock a player's potential.\n\nAs the football world digests these explosive comments, the focus will inevitably shift to De Zerbi's current challenges at Tottenham. Managing in the high-pressure environment of the Premier League requires both tactical acumen and strong man-management. This public criticism from a fellow coach adds another layer of scrutiny to his methods as he fights to keep Spurs in the top flight.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.com - Calcio.","news","Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has launched a scathing attack on Roberto De Zerbi, labeling the Tottenham manager an 'a**hole' for his alleged humiliation of midfielder Ismael Koné during their time at Marseille. 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