OM: Longoria denounces PSG’s individualism and the lack of dialogue at the LFP

Three days after OM’s resounding victory against Lorient (4-0), Pablo Longoria spoke on France Inter. The Spaniard did not dodge any questions: he defended his decision to part ways with Adrien Rabiot after the incident with Jonathan Rowe, acknowledged his fiery temperament, and delivered a sharp critique of the governance of French football, which he deems opaque and overly dominated by PSG. More than just an interview, the Marseille president wanted to lay down principles: OM must remain a club true to its popular and collective values, far from power games.

On the Rabiot case: “Football is not an individual sport”

Asked about the episode that shook OM between Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe, Longoria stood by his choice:

“Parting ways with your best player is never easy. Adrien gave us a lot, but football is not an individual sport. It’s a team sport, and I made this decision for the good of the group.”

Accused of having sold Rabiot for money, he denied it:

“The club was a victim of this situation. What club would replace its best player at the end of a transfer window just for 10 million euros? It doesn’t make sense.”

On his temperament: “Life without passion is nothing”

Looking back on his outburst in Auxerre that earned him a record suspension, Longoria admitted his excesses:

“It was a mistake, I regretted it immediately. Football is about passion. But it’s true that at certain moments, you cannot cross the line.”

On the governance of French football: “I don’t feel represented”

Highly critical of how the LFP operates, the Marseille president pointed out a lack of transparency and dialogue:

“French football has a serious problem: it needs to rebuild. There is a lack of transparency, of strategic discussion. The current governance does not work.”

He also denounced PSG’s dominant role:

“Paris Saint-Germain has played the politics of football very well at all levels, and I respect that. But always taking an individualist stance or seeking to control every move, without dialogue, is hard to accept.”

And to conclude:

“At least, I don’t feel represented. Today, football serves interests that alienate us from our supporters, that take us away from the popular essence of the game. And that is one of the causes of the fundamental crisis in French football.”

Before facing Real Madrid: “Enthusiasm, humility, realism”

Finally, on the eve of the trip to Madrid, Longoria set the tone:

“The important words for tomorrow are enthusiasm, humility, and realism. The goal is to be competitive and to try to go as far as possible. But the priority is to qualify OM for the Champions League two years in a row.”

A clear statement: OM must look ahead but keep its feet on the ground. The season will be decided by consistency and the ability to stay true to collective football, away from individual excesses or political games that undermine the system.

In short, Longoria used this opportunity to remind everyone of his vision: defending the team spirit, preserving the club’s popular identity, and asserting OM’s voice in a French football world in crisis. A powerful message, before taking on Real Madrid and PSG.