The president of Olympique de Marseille made an astonishing release on Paris Saint-Germain.
The costume of president of theOlympique de Marseille is not always easy to wear. Pablo Longoria could attest it. After several clumsy outings in recent months, the OM boss has still made remarks that have not gone unnoticed.
Last week, as part of the draw for the new Champions League campaign, Longoria was in Monaco to represent Olympique de Marseille, qualified this season for the most prestigious club competitions.
Pablo Longoria, President of OM.
And if the president of OM obviously swept all the subjects which concern his club and the tournament, the Spanish press took advantage of his presence to tackle other topical themes. Longoria was thus asked about the France Football Golden Ballon race.
Longoria decided for the Ballon d'Or
Without saying it directly, Pablo Longoria has recognized that it is a Paris Saint-Germain player who deserves to be crowned on September 22. But the Spanish leader took care not to quote the rival club or one of his players.
“Without a doubt I would give the Ballon d'Or to someone who won the Champions League, but I will not speak publicly about Paris Saint-Germain”he launched at the microphone of Movistar. A subtle way, for Longoria, to place Ousmane Dembélé in front of his compatriot Lamine Yamal…
