A player suspended at PSG, a manager dismissed

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By: Manu Tournoux

A player suspended at PSG, a manager dismissed

Passed by PSG from 1991 to 1994 then from 1995 to 1998, Laurent Fournier, who is celebrating his 63rd birthday, is at the origin of an unforgettable European evening experienced at the Parc des Princes, in August 1997.

Laurent Fournier felt terrible for it. Traded by OM for Jocelyn Angloma in 1991, this tireless defensive midfielder became an emblematic player for PSG in the 1990s. He was French champion in 1994, played for one season at the Girondins de Bordeaux before returning to the Parc des Princes to win the 1996 Cup Winners’ Cup, starting in the midfield with Daniel Bravo and Vincent GuĂ©rin. His passage, however, remains marked by an incredible administrative blunder on the part of its leaders in the summer of 1997.

“At the time, I took a lot of boxes. I didn’t count them. I had completely forgotten that after being sent off in the Super Cup against Juventus in January I had been booked in the Cup Winners’ Cup final in May against Barcelona, ​​and that I could not play against Steaua. I didn’t consider myself guilty, but, like the whole team, I took a huge blow to the head. But the group immediately remobilized. This is exactly what was needed”Fournier will tell Parisianconcerning this preliminary round of the Champions League against Steaua Bucharest.

The PSG steward in the closet

Established by Ricardo while he was suspended, as UEFA had nevertheless reported to PSG, Laurent Fournier caused a 3-0 defeat on the green carpet for the first leg (lost 3-2 in Romania). “A dumpling for 70 potatoes!” »title
The Teamthe shortfall being 13 million euros. But RaĂŻ and his teammates offered an incredible European night at the Parc des Princes, with a hat-trick from the Brazilian captain, from the penalty spot and a header from Leonardo’s serves. Marco Simone and Florian Maurice allowed the Parisians to come back to level at the end of the first period.

PSG’s comeback claimed a victim: sports coordinator Guy Adam, at the club for more than 20 years. He was the one who organized the first team’s travel. The Parisian club actually received a fax from UEFA to announce the suspension of Fournier, but the manager let it pass and did not flinch when Claude Le Roy (sports director) and Ricardo questioned him about possible suspensions. President Michel Denisot is furious. Guy Adam then lost all responsibilities before being definitively dismissed four years after the blunder.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.