On April 23rd local time, Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser gave an interview to reporters at the closing ceremony of a football industry forum hosted by Atletico Madrid. The club executive spoke about the core of his work managing Paris Saint-Germain.
Talking about which of the two positions (PSG chairman and chairman of the European Club Association) takes more effort
"Both jobs are essential, with different responsibilities that complement each other. I enjoy both jobs, although they are both very demanding, but because I love them, it's all worth it. The day I no longer enjoy this job, I will let it go."
Talking about the Champions League semi-finals
"I am very proud that the team has reached the Champions League semi-finals for three consecutive years. Seeing so many giants stop in the quarter-finals shows how difficult it is, and it is extremely valuable to be able to stay at the top. The Champions League competition is extremely fierce. I wish Atletico Madrid executive Gil Marin all the best and wish them good luck in the semi-finals. Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, and Bayern are all top giants."
Talking about the new Champions League format
"I am very grateful to Čeferin for strongly promoting this reform. Every Champions League game is crucial, with more participating teams and record-breaking goals, which is exactly what fans want. This reform has been a great success, and other UEFA events have also benefited greatly."
Talking about how he reconciled the conflict between Real Madrid and UEFA, ended the European Super League turmoil, and how all parties returned to the management under UEFA
"Everything is for the overall benefit of football. I don't know if I helped to promote reconciliation in football, but I sincerely thank Real Madrid, the Real Madrid chairman, Chelsea, and other parties. This matter was extremely difficult and the future was originally unknown, but fortunately it ended successfully and was beneficial to football. I also thank Barcelona, everyone has done their part to achieve a win-win situation for all parties."
"I asked Real Madrid and Barcelona: Do you want peace in football? The answer was yes, but they didn't know how to achieve it. We can only promote it by working together. The negotiation process was very difficult, but all parties clearly understood each other's demands, implemented them into written agreements and abided by them together. This reconciliation benefits the league, clubs, UEFA events, and national team events in all aspects. I know that Tebas is not satisfied with this, but it is beneficial to the overall situation of football. I attach great importance to the leagues of various countries, we rely on the leagues for survival, and everyone's demands are highly consistent."
He added: "The future of football will inevitably continue to be adjusted, but the current Champions League format will never be changed. As I said, this Champions League has been a great success, and every match is comparable to a final."
Talking about the secret of Paris Saint-Germain's success
"Luis Enrique and Campos are outstanding. I do my job as chairman, and they also perform their duties perfectly. Enrique always conveys an optimistic attitude, insists on the team's continuous growth, and is good at mobilizing the morale of the players. The team's excellent results are inseparable from the joint efforts of the two. Enrique has outstanding personal charm, and the club is united, with 700 staff members working together behind the scenes."
Facing all kinds of criticisms and accusations from the outside world, he said: "I never regret any decision I have made. I would still choose this way if I did it again, and every decision at the moment is the best solution. We only need to learn from our mistakes and avoid repeating them, instead of indulging in regrets."
Talking about who will win the World Cup
"France has a strong lineup, Spain is strong, Brazil is always a favorite to win the championship, and there is also Argentina. I am optimistic about a European team winning the title. I hope the Ballon d'Or stays in Paris. There are four or five players in the team who have the strength to compete for the title, and Vitinha is even more talented."
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