Olympique Lyonnais distinguished itself on Sunday evening during its trip to Nice (0-2, on behalf of the 25th day of Ligue 1. was surrounded once again by a reserve as to the presence of a Lyon player on the match sheet: Thiago Almada. Before the start of the game, the president of the OGC Nice, Jean-Pierre Rivère, announced to the microphone of Dazn Brest, Reims and PSG: “We do it too. I made a commitment a few weeks ago, and I respect my word. Frankly, I have nothing against Laurent (Prud'homme), he is a charming boy. But we do not deny a given word. »»
A statement that did not fail to react the Lyonnais, starting with club president John Textor. In a story on Instagram, the American said: “Jean-Pierre Rivère at least is an honest man, he admits the shameful collusion against OL. Another proof of division, when the league needs to be united. »» Before adding: “Football, a game that is played on the field! Come on OL! »»
Daniel Riolo denounces an anti-ol coalition
Another personality to react, the journalist of RMC, Daniel Riolo. For him, the coalition mounted by the leaders of Ligue 1 against Olympique Lyonnais aims to
“Pour the club”, As he indicates in the show After Foot: ” Jean-Pierre Rivère's declaration in the pre-match, he admitted that there was a joint decision to sink OL and plant them as much as possible. »»
According to him, many things would happen behind the scenes of French football, of which this pact which would have been passed between the club presidents of the French championship and the LFP against OL: ” They all gave their word to the president of the LFP, and therefore to Nasser al-Khelaïfi to sink OL and to set complaint each time. One or the other is the same. It's funny as a confession from Rivère. I've been very excited for this file for several months. There are completely crazy things in our football. »»
Despite the reserves issued against him, Olympique Lyonnais assured victory against Nice before receiving Bucharest this Thursday and confirming his qualification in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.
