Standard is on the eve of a revolution. It comes into American hands, more precisely in those of 777 Partners. They also want to invest in the French Red Star Paris, but they encounter a lot of resistance there.
Vincent Van Genechten
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The supporters of the third division are not at all eager to get into American hands, despite the intention of 777 Partners to invest more than 10 million euros.
“How can we believe in the genuine interest of a Miami investment group in the sporting project of a Paris football club?” Red Star Paris’ largest supporters association said in a statement. “The project and the method with which it is set up go against our values. We would just be a vulgar pawn of a multinational and that is not in line with the things we want: proximity, local anchoring, independence and transparency.”
Josh Wander (l.) and Juan Arciniegas, the leaders of 777 Partners, in the stadium of Genoa, where they also rule. — © LAPRESSE
According to French fans, such a multi-club structure “has not yet achieved any success” and it is clear that such a model does not work. “The future and stability of such clubs is lost,” said Red Star Paris supporters.
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To reinforce their dislike even more, the French ran amok during the last competition match against Sète. With a 0-1 deficit, the game was stopped because fire arrows were thrown on the field and the fans of Red Star Paris could not be calmed down.
