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Today institutional and sporting advisor to OM, Fabrizio Ravanelli has always been considered one of the darlings of the Stade Vélodrome. During an interview with the press this Sunday, the former Italian striker spoke of the love that Marseille supporters have for him and the pressure that comes from this fervor.
On October 27, one of the most memorable scenes in the history of the Classics was represented in the stands of the Vélodrome. OM supporters had chosen the famous face to face between Pierre Ducrocq and Fabrizio Ravanelli in 1997. In the space of two and a half years, the Italian striker was adopted by the Velodrome, who appreciated his aggressiveness, but also his determination on the field.
-“Marseille understood me”
During an interview given to The Sunday Tribunethe new institutional and sports advisor of theABOUT returned to his love story with fans. An idyll that began upon his arrival in the south of the France in 1997. The Italian player was then coming off a prolific season at Middlesbrough. « Marseille understood me. From the first day, there was this big banner that said: “Fabrizio, you are the sun of Marseille”. The supporters perceived my passion and my professionalism. I finished among the top scorers in the Premier League after winning everything with Juve. I was one of the best strikers in Europe and I embodied on the pitch the virtue most dear to supporters: the desire to fight. he confided.
Ravanelli warns recruits
A virtue that he wishes to pass on to the new players of the Marseille club. “ The pressure here is incomparable. The jersey weighs heavy. As soon as I welcome recruits to Marignane, I explain to them what the supporters expect. The basis is to fight. We will lose games, but if our fans see fighters, they will always be on our side » said Radishes.
