Coming among the symbols of the conqueror OM which in 1993 won the Champions League, also crowned champion of France five times and winner of the 1989 French Cup, Eric Di Meco remains very attached to Marseille colors. Especially since he knew the meteoric rise of a club which almost disappeared in the 80s.
Today consultant, on the antenna of RMC in particular, after having evolved in the political environment as awarded to the town hall of Marseille, the former left side defender, 23 times hid in the French team, was obviously on Friday to celebrate the 125th anniversary of OM organized at the Vélodrome.
If he did not participate in the Legends match – war injury obliges – the interested party led the evening to comments for BFM and RMC Découverte. Not without indulging in a poignant admission on the sidelines of the festivities.
Di Meco: “I told my children that I wanted it”
As part of the program Rothen ignites, Eric Di Meco confessed his desire to have his ashes dispersed at his death at the Vélodrome stadium, a place that is dear to him. While the practice – sometimes desired by fans – is completely prohibited in France, the former minot wonders about the possibility of a ”
exemption ».
“” In England, some clubs allow this kind of tribute “, He breathes, citing the example of Manchester City” where there is the entrance to the media and on the side, there is a small place where people are cremated ». “” I do not know if I would have permission to do it at OM, but I told my children that I wanted “, He concludes.