This time it's done: Bernard Tapie has his statue. A long -standing work that was finally inaugurated this Friday near the Stade Vélodrome de Marseille. Emblematic President of OM and in particular winner of the 1993 Champions League, the business man now disappeared is thus honored. What cause many reactions, like that of Pierre Ménès.
Visibly moved by this mark of recognition towards the one who was also a (very brief) minister under the presidency of François Mitterand, Pierre Ménès posted a message on his social networks. A photo of the statue representing a photo entry into the legend of a Bernard Tapie raising the European trophy, carried in triumph by several players of the time including the scorer against Milan, Basile Boli, but also Didier Dechamps.
“Lots of emotion with the inauguration of Bernard Tapie's statue in front of the Vélodrome. I miss Bernard. »» It was with these few words that Pierre Ménès paid tribute to the “boss”. His message caused a lot of reactions and comments. The opportunity for the old troublemaker of Canal Football Club to add a few words.
“I loved the man. This is not the first time that I say it and it is not the last. »»
Ménès become close to Tapie
Pierre Ménès also confirmed that he had become close to Bernard Tapie over the years. ” Yes. Even at the end we wrote. I preciously keep his SMS. »» Internet users have been fairly shared on the quality of the statue and the resemblance to the characters of reality.
“Can we talk about the quality of the statue,” said a user. I don't recognize any when I know the photo (…). »»
Anyway, it is a major page in the history of Olympique de Marseille which was thus immortalized in this statue. Enough to rekindle some emotions from a time spent which walks away every day a little more. There is no doubt that the work will attract many curious people in the future.
