If you pronounce Saint-Etienne-OM and snow, it’s a safe bet to hear a name in return: Koji Nakata. The Japanese defender was inundated with all kinds of mockery at a time when digital hatred did not yet exist. It’s easy to imagine how social networks would have destroyed the former OM player. Nearly 20 years ago, on March 6, 2005, Koji Nakata made France laugh at football with a memorable action.
After a flat control with his left foot, Koji Nakata followed up with a flat foot pass but forgetting that the ball was behind him. Orange in color, that day, the leather could not have been confused with the snow which covered the lawn of the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium for this meeting of the 28th day of Ligue 1 2004-2005. OM lost 2-0 after goals from Pascal Feindouno and David Hellebuyck.
Rebelote Sunday evening?
One more opportunity offered to Saint-Etienne supporters to generously accommodate the Olympian team. “ We didn’t make fun of the action but of the player. I found this distressingPhilippe Troussier, the OM coach, reacted at the time. Koji was modest, but I think he suffered from the teasing. » This Sunday evening, the reunion of the two teams (14th day of Ligue 1) could be disrupted by snow. Koji Nakata will likely entertain in conversations.
