Michel Platini claims Ligue 1 champions lack identity: “Paris Saint-Germain could be called Coca-Cola”

Former UEFA president Michel Platini took aim at Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. Platini said PSG “could be called Coca-Cola” as he questioned the Ligue 1 champions’ identity in an outburst over wealth in modern football. “Today, you buy all the best players and you win,” Platini told France Info. “Everything is based on wealth – money kills a philosophy of football. When you are UEFA president, you want everyone to participate in your competitions, and that everyone has a chance to win them. It is a bit complicated at the moment.” Platini, who served as the head of UEFA for eight years, went further by citing the example of PSG. “The president is Qatari, the sports director [Leonardo] is Brazilian, the coach is German [Tuchel], there is a Frenchman on the team, [but] why is it called Paris Saint-Germain?” Platini added. “There are 40,000 people, a lot of people who love the club. [But] it could be called Coca-Cola or anything.”

Source- FoxSports

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