15:29
The worst skids of Noël Le Graët
15:23
The French Amateur Football Association calls for the resignation of “NLG”
“AFFA denounces the disrespectful and irresponsible remarks of the president of the FFF. His recurring behavior flouts the values of sport. This is why the AFFA is asking for his resignation, and is calling for a new, more democratic and transparent governance”, declared Eric Thomas, president of this association and former candidate for the presidency of the FFF, to The team.
15:14
Blanc: “It’s very easy to apologize but the words remain”
Like his Lensois and Rennes counterparts, Laurent Blanc, OL coach and Zidane team-mate at the 1998 World Cup, was questioned at a press conference about Le Graët’s statements: “We are all unanimous in saying that these are comments very clumsy, to say the least… I saw that he had apologized… As I tell young players, it’s very easy to apologize but the words remain. Let’s move on to another topic please. I’ll let you debate that. »
15:09
Mbappé praised for his position
The footballing world applauded the PSG striker’s response. “Nothing more to say,” wrote Wylan Cyprien in response to Kylian Mbappé’s tweet. Former Parisian Mamadou Sakho reserved his finest “applause” emoji while Mehdi Benatia called the French international “crack on and off the pitch”.
14:51
Leboeuf: “Le Graët makes Deschamps complicit in his nonsense on Zizou”
14:49
More than 70 million views on Mbappé’s tweet
14:37
“Inappropriate and disrespectful”, according to Genesio
If he felt that “everything was summed up by players more important than” him, the Stade Rennes coach was also questioned about the controversy of the day. Bruno Genesio deemed Le Graët’s words “inappropriate and disrespectful”. “Vis-à-vis not only one of the greatest French sportsmen of all time, but also vis-à-vis the man. That you never hear criticism of anyone or anything, when he has extraordinary legitimacy as a player and as a coach. It’s unfortunate. »
14:30
Haise: “The media release obviously surprised me a lot”
The RC Lens coach was questioned at a press conference on the statements of Noël Le Graët: “The media release obviously surprised me, very surprised. When you are president of the FFF, you have height, a vision. I was surprised by the comments. We have a few legends in French sport and French football over whom we have a right of reserve, memory and respect. This is obviously the case for Didier Deschamps and it must also be obviously for Zinedine Zidane. »
13:39
Zidane will not react immediately
According to Zidane’s entourage, the former number 10 will not react immediately in order not to fuel the controversy.
13:21
Le Graët will call Zidane
Noël Le Graët plans to call Zinedine Zidane in the next few hours, according to information from Parisian-Today in France. The president of the FFF would like to apologize to him and explain the statements made on Sunday evening on the future of the former number 10 of the Blues.
12:38
A member of the FFF comex “in total incomprehension”
Eric Borghini was stunned by Le Graët’s skid. Zidane “is an immense champion, one of the French people who makes our country shine and who gathers all the votes around him, an incredible symbol for our youth. This is the reason why I am in total incomprehension of the remarks made by the president”, indicated to AFP the executive member of the comex of the FFF, however satisfied that the Breton “has pulled himself together and addressed his apologies to Zinedine”.
12:32
Bachelot: Le Graët “collects pans”
Asked about RMCthe former Minister of Sports pointed to the “clumsiness” of Le Graët, author of contemptuous statements towards Zidane, “an icon that unites the French”.
“It was extraordinarily clumsy, it’s incredible that a president of a federation would make such a mistake, he collects them, the pans,” added Roselyne Bachelot.
The latter also specified the powers available, or not, to Amélie Oudéa-Castéra after such an outing. “It is not the Minister of Sports who appoints the president of the Federation. Fortunately there are elections in the federations, recalled Bachelot. She can express her indignation and disapproval, which she did, but she cannot dismiss Noël Le Graët. »
12:13
Séjourné: “Ask yourself the question of whether he is still able to lead”
Politicians continue to question the position of “NLG” at the helm of the FFF. “We need at least an apology and then we have to ask ourselves whether Noël Le Graët is still able to lead the federation”, launched the secretary general of the Renaissance party, Stéphane Séjourné to Public Senate.
12:04
Jospin: ‘Zidane deserves our admiration’
Former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin wrote to L’Equipe to remind that Zinedine Zidane should “be treated with respect”. “I simply want to say that Zinédine Zidane, the immense player who illustrated French sport and the great club coach, deserves our admiration”, he reacted after the exit of Le Graët, whose Jospin “n’ ignored by the work accomplished as President of the FFF”.
11:49
Olivia Gregoire: “It’s time to ask questions about your future”
“It’s below everything. The Minister Delegate for SMEs considers that it “is time to ask questions about its future”. Asked about France 2, Olivia Gregoire castigated Le Graët’s lack of respect for Zidane. “Football and our legends deserve better, it’s not up to a president of the FFF. »
11:18
Djibril Cissé chained the reactions
“Mr. Le Graët, a little respect for Mr. Zidane please. Where do you think you are, ”first reacted the former French international. In the process, Djibril Cissé again challenged the president of the FFF: “Out! “Last episode, a new tweet written following the apologies made by the Breton. “Wise decision Mr. Le Graët. Zizou is untouchable. »
11:10
Charbonnier: “The evil is much deeper”
According to Lionel Charbonnier, the president of the FFF is far from being the only problem within the governing body of French football.
“So NLG is absolutely not solely responsible! Since he was SUPPORTED by his constituents! Did each of the voters vote for the good of French football and its future? Or its own good and its own future? THE EVIL is MUCH deeper! Been saying this for ages but (hands over ears emoji),” the 1998 world champion tweeted.
11:05
Roussel: “Long live retirement at 60! »
Candidate for the presidential election in 2022, Fabien Roussel wrote a long tweet to call on “NLG” to resign. “How long will we have to put up with Noël Le Graët? Suspicion of harassment at the FFF, unconditional support for Qatar, public insult against a monument of French football… Le Graët is the shame of French sport, he must resign. Long live retirement at 60! »
10:32
A deputy will ask the minister for Le Graët’s resignation
“I will ask the Minister a written question asking for her resignation in the next few hours,” tweeted François Piquemal, deputy for the 4th district of Haute-Garonne.
10:19
Le Graët apologizes to Zinedine Zidane
The president of the FFF recognizes “clumsy remarks” about Zinedine Zidane. ” I want to apologize for these remarks which absolutely do not reflect my thoughts, nor my consideration for the player he was and the coach he has become, ”said the boss of French football in a statement to AFP.
10:16
Fauré, ex-Guingamp player: “Get out and return the keys”
Cédric Fauré, former EA Guingamp player, criticized the methods of “NLG”, former president of the Breton club. “Le Graet, already at Guingamp you were a president who had no respect for the players I was part of and today you are disrespecting Zidane but what a shame for French football to have a president like you. Just get out and return the keys, ”attacked the Toulousain on Twitter.
10:05
Real denounces “a lack of respect”
Real Madrid “regrets the unfortunate statements of the president of the FFF” about its former player and coach, the club said in a statement. After pointing out this “lack of respect”, the Spanish team also criticized Le Graët’s outings about Karim Benzema.
09:50
“Dry January is probably not his thing”
Jordan Bardella denounced Le Graët’s remarks. Mockery, the president of the RN launched that the number 1 of the FFF did not attempt the month of January without alcohol.
09:45
Ribéry: “we will have to consider consulting quickly”
Ironically, Franck Ribéry paid Noël Le Graët, while supporting Zinedine Zidane.
09:41
An “ugly gentleman”
French basketball player Evan Fournier also reacted to Le Graët’s exit: “What a lack of respect!! It will take how many slips on the part of this naughty gentleman for him to clear the floor? “, tweeted the player of the New York Knicks.
09:29
The deputy of Yvelines tackles Le Graët
Aurore Bergé, MP for Yvelines, spoke on France Inter about the crisis in French football: “Zidane is more important for football, France and the French than Noël Le Graët will ever be. The question of his place and of the presidency of the Federation must be asked.
09:25
09:18
“Clumsiness of expression”, according to the Le Graët camp
“The president has a very good relationship with Zidane. They exchanged again recently during the Ballon d’Or. Noël Le Graët knows precisely what he represents in the history of French football, explained the camp of the president of the FFF to L’Equipe. By expressing himself in this way, Noël Le Graët wished to indicate that Zidane has the possibility of going where he wishes. That all possibilities are available to him. »
09:15
Mbappé-Le Graët: the history of tensions
09:10
Pietrus’ Disgust
“Noël Le Graët” followed by three “vomit” emojis, Florent Pietrus, former player of the French basketball team, expressed his disgust at the statements of the president of the FFF.
09:03
“A shameful disrespect to a sports legend”
08:57
Wave of indignation after the words of Le Graët
Firefighters, Djorkaeff, Pokora… the reactions multiply since the release of Noël Le Graët on French football legend Zinedine Zidane on Sunday evening.
08:55
08:53
“I have nothing to shake”
The president of the federation, who has decided to extend Didier Deschamps at the head of the Blues until 2026, was asked about the fate of Zinedine Zidane, who coveted the post.
08:39
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