An emblematic figure of Olympique de Marseille, Jean-Pierre Papin marked the history of the club between 1986 and 1992. Present at the Vélodrome for the Legends match, he shared a strong anecdote on his signature at OM, a club which he considers a religion. Between popular passion and unique requirement, Papin tells what has forged its legend.
Real legend of theWhether, Jean-Pierre Papin brought the colors of the club from 1986 to 1992. A period during which the French striker chained the titles: four times champion of France (1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) and winner of the French Cup in 1989. The former scorer also won the Ballon d’Or In 1991, sealing his legend with the club. Now coach of the reserve of theWhetherhe avoided relegation to the latter.
“OM is a religion”
Questioned at the microphone of RTL About the Marseille context, Jean-Pierre Papin mentioned his memories of player: “OM is a religion. We sing OM, we pray to OM. OM is special. In Marseille, the city beats for OM. (…) When we sign at Olympique de Marseille, you have to know certain things. His supporters are so passionate, these are people who know football, who have had the chance to have extraordinary teams before, you cannot lie to them. Or you play the way they want you to play or it becomes difficult. When I understood that, I changed a lot of things and I became what they expected. ”
Papin at the Vélodrome
Jean-Pierre Papin was present this Friday at Vélodrome stadium. The Marseille enclosure welcomed a gala meeting bringing together many emblematic figures of the club. This Legendary matchorganized to celebrate the 125th anniversary of theWhetherattracted more than 30,000 spectators in the stands.
