Samir Nasri reveals the biggest regret of his career

A genius on the pitch, Samir Nasri has always been a divisive character off it. Singled out on several occasions for behavior deemed disrespectful, the former midfielder has always been respected for his ability to be someone who is wholehearted and who makes no concessions. Became a consultant for Canal+ brilliantly for several months now, the Marseillais does not hesitate to release several juicy anecdotes about his great career. Aware of the media potential of the 36-year-old former player, the encrypted channel decided to put him at the heart of its new program Detective Mathoux. Questioned by his colleague Hervé Mathoux, Samir Nasri then looked back on several moments in his career. The opportunity for him to return to the missed 2014 World Cup with the France team. And according to the former Arsenal and Manchester City player, this failed competition is the biggest regret of his career.

“I am not the only one responsible for what happened in Ukrainerecalls the former OM virtuoso. During the 2014 season, I have to go to Brazil every day. It stuck in my throat. I missed the first World Cup in South Africa. Biggest regrets of my career? Yes. If I had been less of a mulehead? Yes maybe. But I wouldn’t have felt good about myself at the end of my career. I prefer to have my personality, whether you like it or not. Did I enjoy watching the France team during these two World Cups? I watched with eternal regret. 2010, I was happy with what happened to show that it wasn’t me. 2014, I have real regrets because I felt that it could be my competition. I don’t know how to explain but I was full of confidence after a big season and I already saw myself in Brazil. After 2014 and my international retirement, I mourned. Anyone who supports by being selectable is a hypocrite.»