On the Subject of Bernard Tapie, and as answer to Ztect.
Bdernard Tapie's story is like a fairy tale ending in a nightmare. He came into the public arena in France, as a successful business man, good looking guy, wonderful speaker and media greedy.
His first media "coup" was succeeded in the early 80's when he appeared on French TV as a young tycoon, that had just bought Emperor Bokassa of Africa's castles in France. That was his first appearance on the scene, he will never leave that public scene from then on.
he then specialized in buying dying Companies, reshuffeling them and selling them healthy. His best success is a Company called "Wonder", he bought it bankrupt for 1 FF. 0,20cts and sold it some time later, healthy for 100 million FF ,50 million dollars.This type of operation was repeated with other Companies. He then bought 10% of the capital of the First french TV Channel, Local NBC/CBS/ABC, he bought Adidas,after a 7 year negotiation,where everybody failed, he bought everything that was for sale and built a financial empire worth many billions.
He then turned to one of his passions, Sport. Bought a cycling team that won the Tour de France and many other Competitions and then bought the most prestigious Soccer team in France that was struggling with bad finances and second division. Olympique de Marseilles.
He then led that team during his 6 years of being President to win the supreme European Champion's league.First European title ever won by a French team ever.
His footbalistic successes made him the French National Hero. Loved by everyone and treated like a god.
The next step is obvious. He is introduced to Mitterand, who wishes to decorate him for his achievements and merits, and is kindly asked to enter Politics and conquer the South of France, traditional base for the French Fascists.
He takes the challenge, and wins election after election. As a reward, ageing Mitterand appoints him Minister in the Government. His popularity is at its peak then. Polls give him popularity numbers that shakes the French political class. His then ambitions to go for the Presidential elections, where he becomes a favorite to win.
That is too much for the French establishment.
They set the trap, and politically kill him.
He is accused of having corrupted another team for...$40.000. Through an envelope containing cash, found in the backyard of a player's oarents house.
His fall has started, and will continue until he serves a six month term for corruption in Football.
His enprisonment makes him even more popular and puts an even bigger media exposure over him.
The big question France is asking themselves is,what is Tapie's next move?
Well they got the answer today.
Thanks for reading my post
Regards
Malko.
PS. I hope, as Ztect has, that you all realize what is next!!!!! |
