The President of Olympique de Marseille, Pablo Longoria, strongly criticized the current state of French football, stressing a deep crisis characterized by internal conflicts, persistent debates on television rights and a general lack of transparency and strategic dialogue. In an interview with Radio France, he denounced a short-term vision and an ineffective governance model that keeps football away from its supporters and its popular aspect. Longoria has particularly criticized the role of Paris Saint-Germain and its president, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, considering that their individualistic and controlling approach hinders collective construction and no longer meets the interests of supporters. He disagreed with the current situation and the feeling that he was not represented.

At the same time, Paris Saint-Germain is going through a period of serious injuries. After winning 3-0 against RC Lens, the club suffered three new stops: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kang-in Lee and Lucas Beraldo. Beraldo, on the stretcher, suffers from a sprained ankle without ligament, which is considered good news, although his unavailability for the next Champions League match against Atalanta remains uncertain. This is in addition to the absence of Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué against Lens.

PSG prepares to face Atalanta Bergame on the first day of the league phase of the Champions League. This game, which will take place at the Parc des Princes, marks the start of the competition for Luis Enrique’s team after their victory in the Champions League against Inter Milan. Swiss referee Sandro Schärer will be in charge of the meeting, with Bastian Dankert as VAR arbitrator. The challenge is to relaunch the title and start the Champions League campaign on a positive note.