They entered the legend of
French football for eternity. 26 years after their world champion title, the 22 heroes of the 1998 France team remain very popular in France. Some have even been elevated to the rank of legends, like the icon Zinédine Zidane.
But this week, a big name from this France 1998 team is making the news in the news column: it is Marcel Desailly. The former central defender is the subject of serious accusations, according to information revealed by Le Parisien. The French daily explains that Marcel Desailly had to undergo a paternity test which confirmed that he was the father of a young girl named Victoria, aged 10. “The probability of paternity is greater than 99.99999%”indicated the biologists.
Heavy accusations against Marcel Desailly
The former footballer would have had this child with a woman from Brazil named Cosma. An ex-partner that Desailly would have dated for many years while leading a double life. “We lived together for years, in the same apartment. In private, Marcel had never denied his paternity.she testified.
But to these moral and marital considerations are added serious accusations. This woman in fact accuses Marcel Desailly of having committed violent acts against her. Presumed innocent at this time, the former defender should have the opportunity to defend himself in court on December 10. Cosma would notably request alimony of 5,000 euros per month.
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