By 2010, Marseille had gone 17 years without winning a title, with their last triumph being the legendary 1993 UEFA Champions League victory against AC Milan. Despite coming close in domestic cups and finishing 2nd in Ligue 1 the previous year, the popular Eric Gerets resigned, leading to the appointment of former club captain Didier Deschamps. Under his leadership, Marseille overcame an eight-point deficit to Bordeaux and secured the elusive trophy. The 2009-10 season saw significant changes in management across nine teams, with Marseille appointing Deschamps and PSG bringing in Antoine Koumbouare. Notable player transfers included Karim Benzema leaving Lyon for Real Madrid and Marseille acquiring Lucho Gonzalez from Porto. Lyon also made significant signings in Michel Bastos, Aly Cissokho, and Bafetimbi Gomis. Bordeaux initially led the league, but a collapse in form allowed Marseille to surge ahead, ultimately securing the title with two games to spare. The season ended with Auxerre qualifying for the Champions League and PSG finishing in 17th place. Lisandro Lopez was named Player of the Season, while Jean Fernandez of Auxerre won Manager of the Season. Eden Hazard was recognized as the Young Player of the Season, and Mamadou Niang finished as the top goalscorer. The Team of the Season featured notable players such as Hugo Lloris, Eden Hazard, and Mamadou Niang. The most expensive transfer of the season was Lisandro Lopez's move from FC Porto to Lyon for €24 million. A key moment was Marseille's 3-0 away win against PSG, which solidified their status as title contenders.
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