The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in the Champions League group stage gained attention not only to the competitive nature in the field, but also for the drama on the sides of the field. Prior to the match, Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram was shocked to make an offensive statement, aiming at his former teammate Ousmane Dembélé and PSG coach Luis Enrique. The statement spread quickly on social networks, generating a wave of controversy between the media and fans.
Thuram, who played for French teams like Guingamp and Monaco, seemed to want to draw attention with a provocative speech. Although the specific content of the sentence is not disclosed in detail, many people speculate that it is related to Enrique’s training style or Dembélé’s performance with PSG’s shirt. The statement aimed to warm the mood before the match, but left control, causing a reaction from the French team.
Shortly thereafter, French team coach Didier Deschamps replied. In a short, but Clara interview, Deschamps did not hesitate to criticize Thuram’s attitude, noting that the thoughtless statements could affect the solidarity of the national team. Deschamps’s answer is described as strong and makes Thuram unable to keep the attitude difficult. Hours later, the Inter Milan striker publicly apologized on his personal page, admitting that his statement was inappropriate and expressed his respect for Dembélé and Enrique.
This incident not only warmed the confrontation between PSG and Inter Milan, but also raised questions about professionalism in modern football. Some suggested that Thuram deliberately used psychological tactics to press his opponent, but this attitude came out of the culathr, making him a focus of criticism. Meanwhile, PSG fans are outraged, claiming that Thuram’s actions are disrespectful to the team.
As for Dembélé and Enrique, both chose to remain silent on the scandal, focusing on the preparation for the match. On the field, the PSG showed a lot of determination, while Inter Milan, even playing at home, faced great pressure from the fans. This incident shows once again that football is not only a field battle, but also a psychological and communic game
