Buzz & Beyond: Marseille

The young Brazilian forward has been sensational in Ligue 1 this season. Next step the Seleção and Premier League?. By Luke Entwistle for Get French Football News. When Luis Henrique signed for Botafogo three years ago, the club’s owner – who also owns Lyon – cracked a joke at his unveiling. “He spent a bit of time playing for a small, small team in France called Olympique de Marseille,” said the American businessman. “Those of you from Lyon, I hope you’ll enjoy the joke.” Lyon were not laughing last weekend, though. Henrique has returned to the Vélodrome and it was his late volleyed goal that gave Marseille a 3-2 win over their fierce rivals in the Choc des Olympiques.