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Despite a double course in Spanish/Communication, I decided to take control of my dreams by heading into journalism. With a master's degree in sports journalism, I cover sports and football news with as much admiration for transfer periods, when a club must make crucial choices for next season.
Coach of the OM reserve for more than a year, Jean-Pierre Papin recently revealed that he was in direct conflict with Ali Zarrak, close to Mehdi Benatia, and responsible for Pro 2. Journalist, Mathieu Grégoire also revealed that the 1991 Ballon d'Or nevertheless takes his role very seriously, he who had no place when he occupied a position as advisor to President Pablo Longoria.
Returned to loon in November 2022 in a role as advisor to the president, Jean-Pierre Papin then took over the reins of the reserve team. But this Friday, the Marseille legend came out of silence by fully accepting being in direct conflict with Ali Zararresponsible for the Pro 2 group and very close to the sports advisor Mehdi Benatia.
The shock exit of Jean-Pierre Papin on his situation at OM
“I have a problem with a certain person (Ali Zarrak). I don't hide it. I am a coach and I cannot accept that this person chooses my replacements. At one point, things clash. Everything is compartmentalized. Pro 1 cannot come to Pro 2 without going through this person, and I cannot go see Pro 1 without going through him. Excuse me, but I don't need anyone to go see a trainer. (…) This can’t go on any longer”explained The priest near the Provence.
“He didn’t find his place because Longoria and Ribalta decided everything”
Journalist at the Team, Mathieu Grégoire spoke about the case of Jean-Pierre Papinaffirming that the latter was very concerned about his role with the reserve: “Not replacing Gattuso? I think he digested it. That's what's sad. When he arrived as sports advisor, he tried to take an interest in the transfer window, but he didn't find his place because Longoria and Ribalta decided everything from A to Z and he didn't like it too much. But training the reserve, he likes it. He knows his abilities, he knows that he does not represent the football of tomorrow. He wants to do as he pleases with the reserve team”confided the latter on the set of the evening shift.
