ARTICLE AD
A name well known to Olympique de Marseille supporters mentioned Kylian Mbappé and Neymar.
If the
Paris Saint-Germain has put an end to its star policy, the big names who passed through the capital club leave behind an indelible mark. For six years, the Neymar-Mbappé duo hosted Ligue 1 evenings all over France.
During the first years together of the two stars, Maxime Lopez played in the camp of the rival club, Olympique de Marseille. And the attacking midfielder has not forgotten anything. “ I played against him. Neymar is… I played against Kylian, against Cristiano, not against Messi, but I played against world-class players… Neymar is the most talented behind Messi? From afar“, he explained in comments given to Offside.
“Neymar, he’s a genius! »
Between Kylian Mbappé and Neymar, Maxime Lopez therefore places the Brazilian above in terms of pure talent. “ Really, you had the impression that on the pitch, he did what he wanted. When he wanted to give you a little bridge, he gave you a little bridge. He’s a genius. »
“ What saddens me is his period at PSG, it’s not even that I’m from Marseillais. His period at PSG saddens me. It was flouted. We came to speak like an old player, almost…”lamented the former Olympique de Marseille kid, now at Paris FC.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.