Could there have been a more obvious sign that it was all "meant to be" for Olympique de Marseille? The OT Shield final and the opening day of the Winter Olympics falling on the same day! Really??? The other teams of the OT division already knew they faced an almost impossible task of going up against the talented League Cup holders. They certainly didn't need fate to also conspire against them!

Olympique de Marseille did ultimately claim the 2026 Shield, despite some game opposition from both Inter (semi finals) and Messi's Warriors (finals). They added the Shield to their trophy cabinet, along with the OT League Cup, which had been clinched weeks earlier.

Congratulations to Manager Pascal Khawan and his entire squad for the high level of play demonstrated all season.