Christophe Dugarry recently reacted to Neymar’s interview on RMC, in which the Brazilian player expressed his resentments about his time at Paris Saint-Germain. In the program, Neymar talked about his years in Paris, including the way he was treated by some fans and the complexity of his relationship with the club. Dugarry, a consultant on RMC, was quick to criticize these statements in Rothen S’enflamme, highlighting the player’s lack of self-questioning. According to Dugarry, despite the exceptional conditions he enjoyed at PSG, the player never seems to recognize his own shortcomings.
Dugarry “He’s perhaps one of the three greatest players”.
“He’s perhaps one of the three greatest players, in terms of intrinsic qualities. After that, if the guy’s never won the Ballon d’Or, there’s a reason for that. I’d love to see a PSG player leave and say thank you to PSG. The guys were paid astronomical sums, they played in full stadiums, exceptional conditions for playing soccer.
Dugarry “We carry everything for you, but you do nothing”.
“We carry everything for you, you do nothing. He was in the best possible conditions imaginable. He couldn’t have once said “I could have done better”. I never hear it, it bores me. I’m not going to tell you that PSG did everything right, but isn’t it possible to say once: “I worked in exceptional conditions, I had an incredible salary, I had the chance to play with stratospheric partners.”
If Neymar didn’t win the Ballon d’Or with the qualities he has, you can only blame yourself. It’s not the fault of the idiots who came to see you at the end. Can’t he tell himself that he didn’t do everything?”
This phenomenon (of criticizing the club after leaving) can also be interpreted as symptomatic of a culture of discontent within the club. Despite undeniable success on the pitch, the atmosphere around PSG is often marked by criticism and frustration.
This raises questions about expectation management and how players perceive their role within the team. Rather than celebrating their successes and expressing gratitude to the club that supports them, some choose to focus on what’s going wrong.
PSG players, in particular, should understand that they play in an environment that enables them to perform at the highest level. By avoiding self-questioning, they risk missing an opportunity to learn and grow. Neymar didn’t “slam” his former club too hard, but it’s also true who hides behind the treatment he received, without ever mentioning that he wasn’t always the greatest professional possible.
