A guest of honor at the PSG Campus in Poissy. This Tuesday, on the eve of its crucial Champions League match against Ajax Amsterdam, the Paris Saint-Germain women’s team had a visit from former Parisian David Beckham. The opportunity for the former star of Manchester United and the English selection to say a few words to the players to encourage them and help them in the quest for the European holy grail.
“We all know how important the Champions League is,” he declared in the weight room, in front of all the players and staff. I was very lucky to play in the Champions League and win it with Manchester United. But it’s never an easy competition to play, and it’s never an easy competition to win. There is no secret to winning it, other than being a united team. That’s the most important thing. Even with the Manchester United team in 1999, we were perhaps not the strongest team of the day. But the strength that we had as a unit, as a team, and the cohesion of the team, that’s what allowed us to win the game and win the Champions League. »
David Beckham then looked ahead to this Wednesday evening’s match against the Dutch. “I know it will be a difficult match, because we all know that Ajax is used to bringing in great players and a great team,” he stressed. But everything is possible. The most important thing is to be a team. This is a great opportunity for you, you should take advantage of it because playing the Champions League should never be taken lightly. It is the most prestigious club competition in the world. If you progress, it can be very rewarding, and the memories will stay with you forever. Good luck. »
A visit and a speech which greatly pleased the players, but also the team coach, Jocelyn Prêcheur. “I had to calm the child part of me,” he exclaimed, referring to David Beckham’s visit. As a football lover, it was a great time. More seriously, we talked. I really appreciated what he said about the group’s values and the state of mind during major competitions. I stressed to a lot of my attackers that if they wanted advice to improve the quality of their shots, it was now! » Will we see a “Beckham-style” free kick this Wednesday evening?
