The 1998-99 campaign delivered an incredible resurgence for Olympique Marseille, with OM fighting a dramatic title race to finish a crucial 2nd in Division 1, narrowly missing the championship to Bordeaux. Spearheading the charge was Florian Maurice, whose 14 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on attacking flair and the experience of stars like Laurent Blanc, Christophe Dugarry, and Fabrizio Ravanelli. The season was also defined by a glorious run to the UEFA Cup Final under manager Rolland Courbis, marking the club's powerful return to the continental elite and cementing a memorable chapter of the 'Marseille resurgence'.