In the sights of the DNCG, the owner of Olympique Lyonnais John Textor is not spared from criticism in France. Nothing to do with its positive image on the side of Botafogo, where it is estimated that France tends to mistreat actors from abroad.
The new Gérard Lopez… The comparison is not flattering for John Textor. Like the boss of the Girondins de Bordeaux, the American is seen as the one who will ultimately cause the demotion of Olympique Lyonnais. It must be said that its financial problems prompted the DNCG to pronounce a demotion to Ligue 2 as a precautionary measure. A threat which inevitably tarnishes the image of the owner of Les Gones and Botafogo, little spared from criticism in France… wrongly?
At least that is the feeling of Brazilian journalist Bernardo Gentile who accuses France of mistreating certain actors from abroad. “ Botafogo fans welcomed John Textor with affectioncompared the media specialist Fogãonet, contacted by Ouest-France. We wanted him to be there and we showed him that. Textor also realized that this feeling was true. It’s truly a beautiful marriage. I'm sorry to be honest, but I feel like the French have a hard time welcoming people. »
France, the real problem?
« After all, they had a problem with Neymar and Messirecalled the South American journalist. Maybe it's a cultural thing, but from a distance it looks like it's happening with Textor. (…) In general, and this is a big difference between the two clubs, Botafogo supporters believe that John Textor will fix things, while many Lyon supporters do not believe him yet. In Brazil we experienced this period of questioning, but the facts proved that we could trust him. » For the moment, Lyon fans are far from reassured.
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