Overview

• He recalls his unwavering conviction during his 2013–16 PSG tenure that the club would one day win the Champions League, calling its 2025 triumph revenge for past criticisms.
• Blanc praises captain Marquinhos as the embodiment of consistency and loyalty, hailing him as the first to lift the trophy.
• As coach of Al-Ittihad, he led the Saudi side to a domestic league and cup double, earning coach of the season honors.
• He names Zinedine Zidane his preferred choice to replace Didier Deschamps as France coach after the 2026 World Cup.
• He argues that Ousmane Dembélé meets all the criteria to claim the 2025 Ballon d’Or.