Angry, broke and now relegated: Montpellier are at war with themselves

The president has turned on his players, and the fans have turned on the club. Can the 2012 champions survive this?Montpellier are one of only three clubs to have denied PSG the Ligue 1 title since the takeover over a decade ago, but in the time that has elapsed since their 2012 triumph, the club has drifted into a state of dereliction and destitution. Their relegation from Ligue 1 confirmed, La Paillade exit the stage with a whimper; it may be a while before they grace it once more.Montpellier are a family club. Louis “LouLou” Nicollin is the founding president of the club, and upon his death in 2017, ownership passed to his son, Laurent. LouLou who died aged 74, continues to be honoured in the 74th minute of every home match by the Montpellier fans, but there was a mixture of applause and boos at Sunday’s commemoration. Families don’t always get along and relationships have buckled under the strain of the most devastating season in the club’s 50-year history. Disunity reigns at the Mosson. Continue reading...

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