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Journalist
After trying his hand at various sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When it came to choosing between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales in one direction. He is now part of the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after obtaining a degree from the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
Now aged 39, Bafétimbi Gomis has had a very fine career. The French international has notably had the chance to play in the biggest clubs in Ligue 1: ASSE, OL and OM. A career that has however earned him criticism. Compared in particular to a mercenary, Gomis has not hesitated to raise his voice.
Mercenary: Someone who works only for a salary, who is inspired by the sole consideration of gain. While this definition could fit the path of Bafétimbi Gomis who did not hesitate to play for theASSEL’OL then OM in his career, the main person concerned does not see it in the same light. Gomis was clear, he does not see himself as a mercenary despite what may be said about him.
“Arriving at a club and looking for performance”
” Everyone sees me as a mercenary? But what do you call a mercenary? Someone who scores goals for clubs or someone who only thinks about money? My way of thinking was to arrive at a club and look for performance. “, he said Bafétimbi Gomis For Square.
“It can destroy careers”
The former striker of theASSEof theOL and of theOM then concluded: “ You can’t call someone a mercenary who has a 20-year career and leaves a mark for 20 years. This is something that should not be done again in France, because it can ruin careers. “.
