He was "the real Jérémy Ménez". The one he himself alluded to last January when he returned to France, at Paris FC. The striker, who entered the history of Ligue 1 at 17 years of a hat-trick in 7 minutes with Sochaux, was one of the first recruits of the Qatari era of Paris Saint-Germain, in 2011. So international French, Ménez has experienced ups and downs in the capital. Including a very high face at Stade Rennais.
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Guided by Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, PSG is heading for a first title of champion of France in the 21st century. No room for error on this cloudy afternoon of April 6, 2013, at Roazhon Park. Especially since the men of Carlo Ancelotti stumbled against Rennes during the first leg, at the Parc des Princes (1-2). Shortly after half-time, Jérémy Ménez will knock out the Bretons by reviewing their defense. Found by Clément Chantôme in his own half, Ménez accelerates and deposits Julien Féret. He sneaks between Romain Danzé and Alou Diarra, hooks Kana-Biyik and anticipates the return of John Boye. The Parisian N ° 7 concludes with a cross strike at the penalty spot to beat Benoît Costil (56th, 1-0).
Ménez's goal in Rennes in April 2013 (0-2)
A month later, Ménez offers the title to Paris
Stunned, Rennes never returns to the match. On a service from David Beckham, Ibrahimovic tackles the show in additional time (2-0, 90th + 3). The next day, Ménez was praised for his splendid goal, but also criticized for his irregularity, both since the start of the season and within the match against Rennes. The former player from Monaco and Bordeaux will register, a month later, the goal of the title in Lyon (0-1). Like a symbol of his career, made of disappointments and blows of radiance.
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