“Marcel Desailly: From World Cup Glory to Celebrating the Championship’s Intensity”

**: ‘I may not have been a star, but I’m now a legend’** The World Cup champion has a keen understanding of the game and commends the players emerging from his home country of France. “I really enjoy watching the Championship,” shares. “Typically, I don’t sit through an entire 90 minutes unless I’m analyzing a match for work. However, I can easily watch a full Championship game. The intensity is remarkable, and the players are technically skilled.” This perspective might surprise some, considering Desailly's illustrious career, which includes winning the Champions League with both Marseille and Milan, as well as the World Cup and European Championship with France. Known for his formidable defensive skills, he spent the majority of his career competing at the highest levels of football. Yet, Desailly has always been a somewhat unconventional figure. He made the decision to leave Serie A, then regarded as the premier league in the world, to join Chelsea, a club that wasn’t even the top team in London at the time. Later, he moved to Qatar in the mid-2000s, well before the country emerged as a significant player in global football. Desailly’s insights reflect his unique journey and enduring passion for the game.