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Holder of a Master’s degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents’ dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
President of PSG between 1991 and 1998, Michel Denisot returned to this experience during a long interview with Brut. He recognizes that times have changed and that football has taken on far too much importance in society. At its time, this sport did not generate as much money, which allowed the Parisian club to afford talented players for sums that seem derisory today.
If the ceremony of Ballon d’Or takes place at Paris, few winners have worn the jersey of PSG. During its history, the capital club has welcomed three: Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho et George Weah. « Mister George » as he was called arrived at PSG in 1992 after a stint at AS Monaco for around €7M. He stayed there for three years, until 1995, the year of his coronation.
Weah joined AC Milan for only €7m
Subsequently, the one who would later become president of the Liberia will take the direction of Milan AC. Weah confirmed his good form in Italy and won his one and only Ballon d’Or. During an interview given to Brut, Michel Denisot made reference to the player’s journey during an exchange around the evolution of football. The former president of PSG recognizes that money and business have taken far too much importance in this sport. Today, the amounts traded are reaching records, even for average players.
“Sport is politics”
« At the time Weah for example, who was Ballon d’Or, received a salary equivalent today to a salary in Ligue 2. The highest salaries were around €80,000. Because it made less money. At the time, Italian clubs dominated European competitions, so I managed to get by with transfers to AC Milan or Inter, and it was worth €5-6m. It has become a more important political issue. Sport is politics he acknowledged Denisot.
