Still active in Greek D2 with the Olympiakos B team, Mathieu Valbuena spoke to The Team in an interview marked with sincerity. Mathieu Valbuena notably returned with emotion to one of the most painful episodes of his career: the sex tape affair, which turned his sporting and personal life upside down. Although he claims to be at peace today, the former French international recognizes that this period had a profound impact on him: “of course it was hard, but for one reason: the French team. Because for me, playing for your country is incredible. »
The 41-year-old attacking midfielder especially regrets the way in which this episode ended his adventure in Blue. “I would have preferred to no longer be in the French team because of my performances. I was a victim of this story. That’s what hurt me the most.”he confides, before adding: “I moved on, because life should not be made of hatred, but of love. » The former OM and OL player played 52 matches with the French team jersey, before being ousted for non-sporting reasons by Didier Deschamps.
