Pierre Ménès, the stubborn grudge

Marie Portolano is undoubtedly one of the people that Pierre Ménès hates the most. He even believes that his former

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 10:04 AM

Key Things to Know

Pierre Ménès maintains strong resentment toward Marie Portolano and brought a defamation lawsuit against her over her 2024 book.
Marie Portolano appeared in a Paris court on September 7, while Ménès was represented only by his lawyer.
The Paris court reserved its judgment in the defamation case until November 4.

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Former Canal Football Club pundit Pierre Ménès continues to express deep resentment toward Marie Portolano over allegations detailed in her March 2024 book. Portolano appeared before a Paris court on September 7 after Ménès filed a defamation complaint regarding two passages in the publication. Ménès, who was absent and represented solely by counsel, publicly questioned the evidence against him and claimed she used the controversy to create buzz.

A verdict in the defamation case is scheduled for November 4. Following this decision, Ménès is set to appear before the Nanterre court on November 16 regarding sexual assault allegations dating back to 2016.

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Pierre Ménès, the stubborn grudge

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