Rothen wins a Ballon d’Or

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By: Manu Tournoux

Tensions around Jean-Pierre Papin intensify at OM, where Jérôme Rothen criticizes his role and suggests his resignation. Savidan and Petit are divided over the ambitions of the former Ballon d’Or.

Tensions continue to rise at Olympique de Marseille, where Jean-Pierre Papin says he is frustrated with his position as reserve coach in National 3, in particular due to differences with the head of Pro 2, Ali Zarrak. In the show Rothen ignitesJérôme Rothen judged the situation, saying that Papin should stay in his place without demanding privileged treatment.

“It’s not because it’s Jean-Pierre Papin that we have to roll out the red carpet for him”he said, believing that the 1991 Ballon d’Or should resign if expectations are not met.

Petit and Savidan divided over Papin’s intentions

Opinions are divided around Papin’s ambitions. Emmanuel Petit believes that Papin would have hoped to lead the OM first team, but Steve Savidan assures that Papin is fully satisfied with his current role and would not aim for the head coach position.

“He is very good with the reserve. He wants to be champion with the young people”Savidan clarified, refuting any intention of Papin to seek a higher position.

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