Kombouaré in Paris, the bitter memory

Published: March 9, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Antoine Kombouaré will make his media return to the Parc des Princes on Sunday during PSG-Reims. The opportunity to remember the treatment reserved for him by the leaders of Qatar.

When coaches are no longer on the bench, there is a good chance they will be seen again as media consultants. This is the case of Antoine Kombouaré. The former coach of FC Nantes (2020-2023), his last club, will intervene to Prime Video until the end of the season. Kombouaré will begin his new collaboration on Sunday during PSG-Reims (25th day of Ligue 1).

A setting and a lawn at the Parc des Princes that the 60-year-old former defender knows very well. Player of the capital club (dec. 1990-1995), Antoine Kombouaré coached PSG (2009-2012) and saw Qatar take power in 2011. The new leaders also fired him while the The team was leader of the standings. Carlo Ancelotti took his place and Montpellier was champion of France (2012).

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Manu Tournoux

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