Vincent Labrune decided to file a defamation complaint on Friday in Paris, against
Daniel Riolo. According to AFP, which quotes a source close to the file, the president of the Professional Football League did not appreciate that the sports journalist denounces his “Methods” In the program “The After Foot” of March 3.
“When he feels that it stinks, he is ready to pay a restaurant to redeem himself, we know his methods. He will invite Savin to the restaurant, he will water him a little ”, had then declared the companion of Géraldine Maillet, referring to the Senator LR of Isère who is the rapporteur of the mission of inquiry into the investment funds in football.
Riolo will have to face Deschamps
Next November, Daniel Riolo will also have to face Didier Deschamps. In March 2023, the coach of the French team had deposited
a defamation complaint against him.
“It will be my most publicized trial, had quipped the acolyte of Gilbert Brisbois last month, saying having the elements in his favor to win him. I hope Deschamps will come. »» Isabelle Wekstein, lawyer for the Blues coach, had deplored a “Permanent relentlessness” from Daniel Riolo vis-à-vis his client.