Marseille have suspended head coach Michel on the eve of the clubs Coupe de France semi-final. A dismal season for the Ligue 1 giants has taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks, with Marseille winless in their last seven matches.They have fallen away to 15th place in the table, and sit uncomfortably just six points above the relegation zone with four rounds of fixtures remaining. A statement on the clubs website read: Given the behaviour of Michel, notably during these last three weeks, the professional sports limited company of Olympique Marseille has suspended him with immediate effect and summoned him to a preliminary interview. Despite Michy Batshuayis 15 goals this season, Marseille are only six points clear of the drop zone in Ligue 1 Until the end of the season, Franck Passi, assistant coach, will oversee the team and will be assisted in his mission by Basile Boli, who is named as sports co-ordinator.Former Real Madrid and Spain international midfielder Michel took charge of lOM in August after Marcelo Bielsas resignation. The 53-year-old has previously been in charge of Getafe, Sevilla and Olympiacos.Marseille travel to play Sochaux in the French cup on Wednesday evening. Also See: Marseille lose to Monaco Ligue 1 table Ligue 1 fixtures Marseille owner seeks buyer https://www.lacfootballshop.com/99-Jersey . Off-season additions Jermain Defoe and Michael Bradley did not train with the club today, prompting Nelsen to declare its too early to tell if either will be ready for Saturday. https://www.lacfootballshop.com/82-Jersey . First reported by FOX Sports Ken Rosenthal, its unknown if the impetus for the deferral proposal came from players or management, but it never left the preliminary stages. https://www.lacfootballshop.com/37-Jersey.35 million. The right-hander had agreed last February to a deal that pays him $3.775 million this year and allows him to earn an additional $225,000 in bonuses based on games finished. https://www.lacfootballshop.com/79-Jersey . - Alex Dostie scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Gatineau Olympiques to a 5-3 victory over the Drummondville Voltigeurs in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday. https://www.lacfootballshop.com/73-Jersey . -- Brad Gushue of St.LEICESTER, England - Former England striker Kevin Phillips will retire at the end of the season, ending a 20-year career in which he became the only English player to win the European Golden Boot. Phillips was the Premier League top scorer in 1999-2000 with 30 goals for Sunderland, a tally which earned him the coveted prize. The 40-year-old Phillips currently plays for second-tier side Leicester, which has already won the League Champpionship title.ddddddddddddHell play his final match on Saturday. Phillips, who also had spells at Crystal Palace, Watford, Southampton, Aston Villa, Birmingham, Blackpool and West Bromwich Albion, played eight times for England. Phillips says "every kid dreams of playing for teams like Man United and Chelsea, winning Premier League titles, but Ive certainly enjoyed my career and have no regrets whatsoever." ' ' '