Summary
Some fans of the French soccer club Strasbourg are unhappy with the effects of the multi-club ownership model. Recent changes, such as the departure of their coach to Chelsea, have highlighted concerns that the club is being treated as secondary to bigger clubs. Fans are expressing their dissatisfaction through protests and criticism.
Key Facts
- Strasbourg is linked with Chelsea through a company called BlueCo, which invested in both clubs.
- BlueCo's investment has improved Strasbourg's stadium and significantly increased their spending on players.
- Strasbourg became the biggest-spending club in France last summer, even more than Paris Saint-Germain.
- Coach Liam Rosenior moved from Strasbourg to Chelsea, which upset many fans.
- Some fans and journalists feel Strasbourg is being treated as a "B team" to Chelsea under the ownership structure.
- Club president Marc Keller disagrees with the idea that Strasbourg is just a feeder club for Chelsea but acknowledges fan disappointment.
- Keller said the coach's move to Chelsea was unexpected and not part of the club's plans.
