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777 Partners, new owner of Standard, strongly criticized by… Jean-Luc Mélenchon!

After having experienced a more than complicated last season at the hands of Bruno Venanzi, the supporters of Standard de Liège welcomed the new owners, the American investment fund 777 Partners, with open arms. For Liège fans, this takeover was synonymous with renewal and, in their eyes in any case, a reunion with their past glory.

Shortly after this acquisition, the group led by Josh Wanders decided to buy another club, a little further south: the Red Star Football Club, located in the Paris region and resident in the French third division. But this time the welcome was not so warm. Far from it.

Ile-de-France supporters tried, with banners and actions in the stands, to dissuade the Americans from settling in France. In vain, since the sale was recorded a few days ago. However, this did not calm the popular revolt. From now on, it is much better known names who come out of silence to oppose this transfer of power. Starting with Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

In a column published in Le Monde, several big names, such as the leader of insubordinate France or Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the French Communist Party, strongly criticize the investment fund. “777 Partners is based in a tax haven led by Josh Wanders, already owner or shareholder of clubs in Brazil, Belgium, Spain or Italy”, can we read in particular. “French football has become a new El Dorado for these financial predators. All Red Star supporters and football lovers across the country must mobilize to block the sale and make this fight a national fight against football business and defend another vision of football. The signatories are also surprised that “the football authorities close their eyes”, and they call on them to react…

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