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PSG's Global Rise: Ginola Compares Eras
12 Feb
Summary
- Modern PSG owners echo past club ambitions.
- Ginola believes comparing eras is difficult due to technology.
- PSG's global reputation has significantly increased since 2011.
David Ginola, who played for Paris Saint-Germain in the 1990s, discussed the evolution of the club. He joined PSG in 1992 during a period of significant investment from Canal Plus, aimed at building the club's brand. Later, in 2011, Qatar Sports Investments acquired the club, further enhancing its global standing.
Ginola finds it difficult to directly compare his time at PSG with the modern era. He pointed out the absence of mobile phones, the internet, and social media in the 1990s, contrasting it with today's advanced training facilities and psychological support systems. He believes these differences make a true comparison between the eras challenging.
Despite these differences, Ginola acknowledged a shared ambition between the past and present ownerships. He specifically mentioned the period since QSI took over in 2011, noting the club's remarkable success, including finishing with six trophies in a single year by 2025. He also observed PSG's increased global recognition, citing its popularity in Bangkok, Thailand, where the PSG shirt is now as visible as those of Liverpool and Manchester United.
