“If you will see a division of honor in the Paris region, you will see that there is generally a white on the field: he is or goalkeeper or rear right. And look at the French team: today there are eleven blacks. »»
Pierre Ménès is again at the heart of a big controversy following the remarks he made on Wednesday on TV Libertés, a chain of the far right.
By describing what he considers as “The reality of football in Île-de-France and French football”the 62 -year -old journalist attracted a good number of criticisms on social networks. On X, he defended himself from any racism.
“It's factual. And I never said 'too many blacks'he replied to a user. It would be a question of stopping being dishonest and distorting my words. »»
“To say today that the French team is almost only made up of black players is just an observationalso justified the former Canal+consultant. I have never complained in my videos (on his YouTube channel, editor's note), these are the best who play and it's normal. Afterwards, if people have understood that I said 'too many blacks', I can't do anything for them. »»
Éric Zemmour validates the words of Pierre Ménès
If he swears that he had “Never heard of the show” In which he expressed himself, on a channel created and directed by former leaders of the National Front, his statements earned him to receive the support of many sympathizers of the movement. Of which Éric Zemmour, who shared the video of his intervention, which became viral with 2.6 million views on the platform.
“Everyone knows. Everyone is lying. But the truth always triumphs ”posted the President of the Reconquest Party! In the football world, Pierre Ménès' words were not so well received. The former French international Djibril Cissé, disgusted, said he was “Very disappointed” by the ex-chronier of Canal Football Club Who, with this shattering outing, does not help his case.
