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The clash between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille shines the spotlight on a name that does not leave supporters indifferent.
In the history of the French championship, many players have worn the colors of Lyon and Marseille. From Florian Maurice to Mathieu Valbuena, including Pascal Olmeta, Daniel Bravo, Alou Diarra and Sonny Anderson, the two Olympics were a bridge for the big names of Ligue 1. In this closed circle, an artist will keep a very unique place : Hatem Ben Arfa. Trained at OL after his time at INF Clairefontaine, the most fanciful dribbler in French football then had a notable stint at OM, where his stormy relationships with Eric Gerets then Didier Deschamps made spill a lot of ink. Ben Arfa is a character apart. But it is also and above all a unique talent. Souleymane Diawara played alongside the artist during his period at OM. He hasn’t forgotten anything.
This artist who left his mark
“When Hatem (Ben Arfa) wanted to hurt, he was at the level of (Lionel) Messi, he did what he wanted. If he was in that spirit, the order between us was: ‘As soon as we have the ball, we give it to Hatem’.” recalled the former central defender. As a reminder, Hatem Ben Arfa played in Marseille between 2008 and 2010. He will leave the image of a player as talented as he is undisciplined.
In the history of the French championship, many players have worn the colors of Lyon and Marseille. From Florian Maurice to Mathieu Valbuena, including Pascal Olmeta, Daniel Bravo, Alou Diarra and Sonny Anderson, the two Olympics were a bridge for the big names of Ligue 1. In this closed circle, an artist will keep a very unique place : Hatem Ben Arfa. Trained at OL after his time at INF Clairefontaine, the most fanciful dribbler in French football then had a notable stint at OM, where his stormy relationships with Eric Gerets then Didier Deschamps made spill a lot of ink. Ben Arfa is a character apart. But it is also and above all a unique talent. Souleymane Diawara played alongside the artist during his period at OM. He hasn’t forgotten anything.
This artist who left his mark
“When Hatem (Ben Arfa) wanted to hurt, he was at the level of (Lionel) Messi, he did what he wanted. If he was in that spirit, the order between us was: ‘As soon as we have the ball, we give it to Hatem’.” recalled the former central defender. As a reminder, Hatem Ben Arfa played in Marseille between 2008 and 2010. He will leave the image of a player as talented as he is undisciplined.
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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.
