John Textor apologizes to Vincent Labrune

John Textor (59 years old) does not have his tongue in his pocket. Yesterday, the American did not hesitate to say everything he thought on the microphone of RMC Sport. He took the opportunity to settle scores with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of PSG. In passing, he tackled Vincent Labrune, the president of the Professional Football League, on the management of the TV rights file for the French championship. “I was completely shocked because when we talked about TV rights, the president of the LFP, who was supposed to manage that, said nothing. It was Nasser who led the debates even though he should not have been present as president of a channel. If there was a discordant voice, Nasser would bark at that person. There was a lot of intimidation. The president of the LFP was there, sitting like a little dog. The League is dominated in a pretty crazy way by this person.”

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Strong words from the boss of Eagle Football. Maybe a little too much for his taste. Indeed, The Team reveals that John Textor spoke on the phone yesterday with Vincent Labrune about his interview and other issues. This is the first time since the takeover of OL by the American businessman that the two men have been able to discuss. “I should not have used these terms (especially the word doggie, editor’s note). I look forward to a respectful conversation on these issues that concern us.”Textor confided to our colleagues.