French football never ceases to be shaken by controversies. Since the broadcast of the Documentary Additional Investigation of France 2, devoted to Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the reactions have been linked. If some are cautious, others do not hesitate to express their indignation. On the set of the evening team, an old well -known face of sports journalism seized the opportunity to deliver a scathing indictment.
Faced with the revelations of the documentary, Stéphane Guy, one of the greatest detractors of the Ile -de -France club, took the opportunity to share his hostility towards the boss of PSG. He did not hesitate to attack Al-Khelaïfi head on and at the operation of the Parisian club.
“I ask my left friends how they manage to put the PSG scarf?” This club belongs to a state, and not just any. A slavery state. The functioning of Nasser is imbued with this culture where the subordinate is a slave. He is not a citizen we are talking about as equals. »» A shock declaration that did not fail to arouse reactions. Including that of the French coach Claude Le Roy, present on the set and not at all agree with this analysis.
Stéphane Guy, persistent hostility towards Qatar
This is not the first time that Guy openly has criticized Qatar and his influence in football. For the journalist, PSG management by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) is an illustration of the drifts of modern football. “It is not a football club. And their sporting success is very relative in view of the means put ”, he noted. His sharp remarks reflect a rejection of the stranglehold of certain states on European clubs.
In the documentary, several gray areas around the Qatari leader were highlighted, strengthening the position of the columnist. Accusations of pressure, media manipulations and the use of “digital armies” to control public opinion: so many elements that have fed the indignation of Stéphane Guy.
Al-Khelaifi in the middle of the storm.
PSG at the heart of controversies
Beyond criticism on al-Khelaïfi, PSG is regularly pointed out for its governance. From TV rights to tensions between club presidents, the imprint of Qatar in French football is omnipresent. For Stéphane Guy, this influence harms the balance of the championship.
The evocation of alleged authoritarian practices and accusations of moral harassment against Al-Khelaïfi has further accentuated the debate. The Silence of PSG on these subjects is only fueling criticism.
A closing position
If some support the journalist's franchise, others believe that Stéphane Guy goes too far in his attacks. Freedom of speech is essential in the media world, but the virulence of its words raises questions. Be that as it may, this media outing recalls how the figure of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi divides opinion.
It remains to be seen if the president of PSG will react to these accusations. One thing is certain, the program supplement to survey continues to flow a lot of ink.
