After the Coupe de France meeting between Drancy and Nantes, the president of the amateur club, Alain Melaye, expressed his dissatisfaction. He criticized the fact that the Ligue 1 club did not share the revenue, contrary to tradition. Melaye emphasized: “We are going to transfer 13,000 euros to the people of Nantes even though the club has a budget of several tens of millions of euros. »
In response, FC Nantes president Waldemar Kita justified his club's position by emphasizing that professional clubs should not be considered “cash cows”. He also mentioned a “lack of good manners” on the part of Drancy when welcoming visitors to the Bauer Stadium.
This controversy took on a new dimension with the intervention of the Seine-Saint-Denis Football district. The district issued a statement expressing surprise at Kita's statements regarding revenue sharing. He recognized that Nantes had the freedom not to follow this tradition of solidarity.
The district, however, regretted the accusations of “savoir vivre trial” formulated by the Nantes club, deeming them “unfair and defamatory” towards a historic club in the department. This position aims to defend the values of respect and solidarity which characterize the Coupe de France.
In the same press release, the district congratulated JA Drancy and Football Club 93 for their journey, highlighting their ability to organize popular and family events by welcoming Ligue 1 clubs. This recognition highlights the importance of amateur clubs in the local sporting fabric.
