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Mehdi Benatia appointment at Canal+

Overview

Mehdi Benatia, the former sporting director of Olympique de Marseille, has joined Canal+ as a consultant for the Champions League during the 2026-2027 season. He is expected to participate in the ‘Canal Champions Clubs’ segments.

His appointment has faced significant backlash from Marseille supporters and media figures. Fans have accused Benatia of leaving the club in a precarious financial state and failing to secure new signings.

Media reactions have been divided. While journalist Sacha Nokovitch defended the move as a way to spark debate, others have been more critical. Journalist Dominique Grimault described the choice as a “lack of taste,” and former Canal+ journalist Pierre Ménès questioned Benatia’s legitimacy, asking, “Is he feeling legitimate, after having wrecked OM in every way, to find himself on a TV set?”

Entities

Mehdi Benatia · Olympique de Marseille · CANAL+ · Sacha Nokovitch · Pierre Ménès

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Mehdi Benatia joins Canal+ as consultant amid criticism

    Former Olympique de Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia has joined Canal+ as a football consultant, drawing criticism from journalist Pierre Ménès regarding his legitimacy.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Mehdi Benatia joins Canal+ as Champions League consultant

    Former Olympique de Marseille sporting director Mehdi Benatia joins Canal+ as a Champions League consultant, sparking backlash from fans regarding his departure from the club.

Sources

butfootballclub.fr · coeurmarseillais.fr · foot01.com · livefoot.fr