GREAT RESPECT FROM GIROUD TO ANCELOTTI: "HE IS MY SUPERIOR"

40-year-old experienced striker Olivier Giroud, who played for France Ligue 1 side Lille, practically gave a respect lesson to the football world. The French star, who did not lose anything from his modesty despite his advancing age and the countless successes he achieved, gathered a great appreciation with his communication with 37-year-old Davide Ancelotti, who sat in the managerial seat of the team. The successful forward player, who strictly refused to address his coach, who was younger than him, with the informal word, protected that professional distance between them. The legendary name, who won big cups like the World Cup in his career, addressed his coach only formally in trainings and matches. The experienced football player, who clarified the issue upon the press members noticing this situation, explained that admirable stance with these words: "I insisted on it (keeping the formal 'vous') because he's my hierarchical superior. Respect is important, and to set an example for the younger ones. Even though I've had the career I've had and he's just starting his, it's important for there to be a certain respect between the coach and the player." These historic statements aroused a deep echo in the sports public. The French press carried this wonderful attitude of the experienced player to their headlines and showed this situation as an example to the new generation players. Davide Ancelotti also expressed that he felt a huge honor due to this unique respect his player showed to him. The managers of the Lille club voiced that this massive discipline and respect environment within the team was the biggest key to success. The fans praised this noble behavior of the experienced star multiple times over social media.

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