Ligue 1’s flagship club, Paris Saint-Germain, is enjoying unprecedented success with its new collector’s jersey featuring a star, the symbol of Champions League victory. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (50) spoke on the set of C’est à vous about the shirt’s commercial success, while insisting on the need to remain humble. He did, however, announce that the star will be present at the Club World Cup.
“We haven’t decided about the star yet. We’ll play with it for the World Cup. But we’re going to be very humble. It’s a beautiful star but the club name is bigger than any star. The name is the most important thing.”
The launch of the PSG star collector’s jersey generated a veritable tidal wave in the stores, with record sales in the first few hours. This success testifies to the fans’ fervor for the symbol of Champions League victory, a first in the club’s history. However, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (50) is tempering the euphoria: according to him, the decision to wear the star on the official shirt has not yet been made.
The PSG president stresses the importance of humility and points out that the club’s name takes precedence over any other symbol. This stance aims to preserve PSG’s image, avoiding any form of arrogance despite recent successes. It also raises questions about the management of heritage and tradition in a club seeking European recognition, where every detail – even a star on a jersey – can become an image and cohesion issue for years to come..
