A pre-season friendly between Marseille and Aston Villa turned tense after a heated exchange between Mason Greenwood and Tyrone Mings. The incident unfolded when Greenwood, now playing for Marseille after leaving Manchester United, made a forceful tackle on Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana. The challenge sparked an angry reaction from Mings, who confronted Greenwood and tore his shirt in the process before being restrained by teammates.

Despite the flashpoint, Greenwood responded on the pitch with a decisive performance. The 22-year-old forward scored one goal and provided an assist, helping Marseille secure a 3–1 victory over their Premier League opponents. The altercation quickly became a talking point among fans, with opinions divided over whether Mings had overreacted or Greenwood’s tackle was too aggressive.

Both clubs have yet to release an official statement on the matter, but the fiery exchange is expected to be reviewed by match officials. While the game itself was meant to build fitness and team chemistry ahead of the new season, the confrontation between Greenwood and Mings has ensured it will be remembered for more than just the final score.