After France Télévisions, TPS Star and L'Equipe TV, Emmanuel Petit has been part of the RMC “Dream Team” consultants since 2016 who intervene in numerous radio shows. The 98 world champion returned to London on Monday to participate in the show Monday Night Football from Sky Sports alongside Jamie Carragher. The left-handed defensive midfielder is remembered by football fans across the Channel. He played at Arsenal from 1997 to 2000 (for a league title and an FA Cup) as well as at Chelsea from 2001 to 2004 (for a single English Cup final). His analysis of the Premier League was appreciated by viewers.
On the other hand, Petit made a pretty incredible blunder live. Talking about his years at the Gunners, he then cited Arsène Wenger's former key assistant from 1996 to 2012: “He also had a few fights with Pat Rice. Rest in peace, Pat”. Enough to certainly disconcert Arsenal fans, who were not aware of this information. And for good reason, a few minutes later, the presenter of the show, David Jones, then affirmed that Pat Rice, 75 years old, was not dead.
“I have good news, Pat Rice sends you his best wishes. He's alive and well.”said the journalist.
Emmanuel Petit's look mocked
Very annoyed on air, while Carragher burst out laughing after the presenter's correction, Petit apologized. “Pat, I made a mistake, sorry!” »launched the 12th of the France Football 1998 Ballon d'Or. On RMC Tuesday evening, the native of Dieppe (Seine-Maritime) returned to this regrettable disagreement and then explained that a former teammate had certainly made a joke on him during 'a meal recalling the death of Pat Rice…
The sudden reappearance of “Manu” Petit on the British scene also provoked amusing comments on the networks. “I was trolled a little, I was compared to Legolas (from Lord of the Rings, editor's note), Game of thrones, the Witchers. Well, it’s been my trademark for 30 years anyway! »reacted the one who already had his dazzling blonde ponytail during France's coronation at the 98 World Cup, he who scored the 3rd goal against Brazil after Zinédine Zidane's double. Daniel Riolo, on the set of RMC, rather compared him to the character of Val Kilmer in the film Heat.
