OM sale: The XXL rumor that gets people talking

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

OM sale: The XXL rumor that gets people talking

This is information that intrigues OM supporters: the CMA CGM group, jersey sponsor of the Phocéens and once presented as a possible buyer of the club, would have its sights set on BFM TV.

CMA CGM, one of the world leaders in transport and logistics, was little known to the general public some time ago. The company is now the jersey sponsor of Olympique de Marseille, one of the most popular clubs in France. Before a denial last summer, certain rumors suggested a takeover of the Marseille club by billionaire Rodolphe Saadé, whose family is one of the richest in France with a fortune estimated at… 41 billion dollars!

Already owner of the newspapers Provence And The gallery (as well as 10% of M6), CMA CGM could become a media giant by buying BFM TV! Clément Garin, well informed about media news, dropped a real bomb on Wednesday, saying that CMA CGM was going to buy the 24-hour news channel on December 31. We also learned that the Elysée had given the green light at the beginning of November to speed up the sales process. What then form an empire including a football club?

This Friday, CMA CGM denied “ firmly » this information, as relayed by Le Parisien journalist Benoît Daragon. This does not prevent the Altice media division (BFM TV, RMC, RMC Sport, etc.) from being officially for sale. Patrick Drahi is very attached to his media, but the 24-hour news channel is losing its audience battle against CNews and, above all, suspicions of corruption are increasingly sinking the Franco-Israeli businessman, which is in debt to the tune of 60 billion euros.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.