Mon. Mar 9th, 2026

Habib Beye Defends Leonardo Balerdi and Ethan Nwaneri After Penalty Shootout Failures Against Toulouse

Following Olympique de Marseille’s elimination by Toulouse in the Coupe de France quarter-finals, coach Habib Beye publicly defended his players Leonardo Balerdi and Ethan Nwaneri. The two Olympians, who unfortunately missed their attempts during the decisive penalty shootout (after a 2-2 draw, resulting in a 3-4 loss on penalties), were notably not blamed by their understanding coach.

By Aditya Kapur

Aditya Kapur, a seasoned sports journalist from Mumbai, has dedicated over 15 years to covering Indian sports. His profound understanding of cricket and kabaddi has made him one of the country's most respected analysts. Working for Mumbai's largest sports publications, he developed a unique system for analyzing cricket betting odds. Aditya regularly travels between Mumbai and Delhi, covering major Indian Premier League tournaments. His sports analytics Telegram channel has gathered over 50,000 subscribers. He is particularly valued for his insider knowledge of cricket teams' behind-the-scenes life and accurate predictions for international matches.

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