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Since the end of his adventure at M6 in 2022, commentator Denis Balbir hopes to bounce back. He returned to these difficult times for the media L’Equipe.
Footballers often speak of a “little death” when talking about their sporting retirement. We can imagine a similar emotion for the commentators. As far as Denis Balbir is concerned, we sense a certain frustration when reading an interview given to The Team. The 65-year-old journalist has not really digested his sidelining at M6 after a final match with commentary in November 2022.
Since then, we have not seen the man who became known to the general public in the 1990s on Canal+. “ It’s just unfortunate that a channel is without an experienced enthusiast. If there are little things to pass on to young journalists, that could be interestingconfides Denis Balbir in the sports media. As long as we see, we speak, we hear and we are physically able, there is no age to comment. »
He also admitted his surprise at seeing that the M6 group would prefer Xavier Domergue, the current number one commentator on the channel, alongside Jean-Marc Ferreri: “ When you are tenured and relatively settled, it hurts to hear : “we don’t really need you anymore”. I was surprised...”
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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.
