PARIS (Reuters) - Bernard Tapie is considering a run for French president next year, a potentially far-reaching move even if it may not create quite the fuss that fellow tycoon Donald Trump has generated in the U.S. presidential primaries.
The former owner of Olympique de Marseille football club and the Adidas sports brand, who was jailed briefly for soccer match fixing in 1997, has even less chance than Trump of winning in the end. But his name on the ballot could help decide who does.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe to win RM50 Touch 'n Go e-Voucher! More Info
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!