Update: The rumors were true. French giants Olympique de Marseille officially unveiled their brand-new club logo today, and it is already causing massive division among the fanbase.
Unveiled during the Treizième Homme Gala Dinner this evening, the new crest is a radical, ultra-modern departure from the iconic design the club has worn since 2004.
All-New Olympique de Marseille Logo
This is a direct comparison between the old Olympique de Marseille logo and the new 2026 design.
The new Olympique de Marseille logo is the result of an in-house creative process designed to streamline the club's identity for the digital age. However, in doing so, they have completely stripped away the previous badge.
The sharp, overlapping 'O' and 'M' have been replaced by incredibly soft, heavily rounded, bubble-like contours enclosed entirely within a thin double ring.
What Changed?
- The Typography: The aggressive, sharp points of the historic 'M' are gone, replaced by a smooth, flowing, almost liquid-like font.
- New Colors: The club introduced a completely bespoke official color dubbed "Bleu Marseille," a darker, richer navy replacing the traditional sky blue. The gold elements have been completely removed.
While the club's press release claims the new logo "does not represent a break with the past," many fans strongly disagree.
The immediate reaction on social media has been overwhelmingly negative. Supporters are criticizing the design for looking too corporate, too soft, and lacking the aggressive, Mediterranean passion of the old crest. Many have compared the overly rounded 'M' to a generic tech startup logo rather than a historic football institution.
To soften the blow, the club did confirm that the logo will have two uses.
- Sporting Context (Match Kits): This version will proudly feature the gold star and the "Droit au But" motto
- Institutional/Digital Context: A more versatile, stripped-back version that can adapt to different color variations and formats for digital branding and culture.
What do you think of the radically modern Olympique de Marseille logo redesign? Do you hate the soft, rounded aesthetic, or does it just take getting used to? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!