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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.
Adrien Rabiot and PSG did not part on good terms. In 2019, the midfielder was put on the shelf following his refusal to extend his contract. It was at that moment that Véronique Rabiot picked up her phone to contact Jean-Marc Bosman, at the origin of the famous court decision that bears his name.
At the origin of the famous court decision which prohibits quotas of foreign players in the same team, Jean-Marc Bosman experienced difficult times after the end of his career. “For years, I had to pay taxes on the little income I had. At one point, I had nothing! I had to register with the CPAS, Belgian social assistance » confided the former Belgian international, now 60 years old. At the bottom of the hole, he then received a phone call from Véronique Rabiot.
The surprise call from Véronique Rabiot
“At that time, I was still drinking. One evening my phone rings, it’s Véronique Rabiot on the line. I say to myself: “What is this woman? » I explain to her that I have been made a lot of promises and that I don't believe what she tells me. She reassures me, asks me for my account number and promises to do something for me » confided Bosman.
“She was very touched by my fight”
Touched by the story of Bosmanthe mother ofAdrien Rabiot, then in conflict with PSG, had provided him with financial aid. “ Adrien was a bit like me, he didn't want to sign the contract that PSG offered him. This person (Véronique) is described as very severe, even though she is a very jovial, very kind woman. She saw what Adrien was going through at PSG who placed him in a loft and she was very touched by my fight. She understood what I had given to the players » he blurted out to Provence.
