Textor surprises everyone with his latest comments on Al-Khelaïfi | OneFootball

Former president of Olympique Lyonnais (2023-2025), John Textor spoke to RMC Sport about his relationship with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain. The American was keen to dispel the idea of a direct rivalry between the two men, instead mentioning a useful collaboration behind the scenes, particularly on some sensitive issues related to UEFA.

Textor: "I think he helped me a lot."

The world of football loves simple narratives: the good guys, the bad guys, clearly defined camps. John Textor explains precisely why this way of thinking is often misleading. Behind the image of a PSG–OL opposition that seems almost political, he describes a much more pragmatic relationship with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. Fewer underhanded tactics than phone calls, less rivalry than joint management of complex issues, especially in a French and European context sometimes hostile to clubs.

Textor emphasizes a rarely highlighted point: the assistance provided by the president of Paris Saint-Germain on certain UEFA matters, far from the spotlight. A reality not very "bankable" in the media, but revealing of the real workings of modern football. Tensions exist, of course, but they coexist with occasional alliances dictated by common interests. It's not romanticism, it's governance. And often, it's these invisible details that can tip entire situations.

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