Fans tease former EPL star over ‘big tummy show’

 

Football fans have mocked former Premier League star Samir Nasri for his ‘fuller figure’ as the Frenchman made his first footballing appearance post-retirement.

Nasri was appearing for a ‘Legends of Marseille’ team who were taking on a UNICEF side in a charity game at the Stade Velodrome.

Didier Drogba headed up the Marseille side, which also featured Djibril Cisse and Middlesbrough hero Fabrizio Ravanelli, with the clash raising money for his Didier Drogba Foundation alongside UNICEF.

However, it was the appearance of the recently retired Nasri that gained attention on social media, with fans poking fun at the ‘fuller’ Frenchman.

“Samir Nasri is currently playing in a friendly with Marseille. Seems to be enjoying retirement,” one fan tweeted.

While another added: “Honestly thought that picture of Samir Nasri was fake.”

“What the f*** happened to Samir Nasri?” another questioned after seeing the photo on social media.

A fourth added: “Don’t tell me that’s Samir Nasri. Wtf man.”

Nasri announced his retirement from professional football last month after spending a year out of the game following an exit from Belgian side Anderlecht.

In his heyday, Nasri was considered one of the finest players in the Premier League  especially at his peak at Arsenal.

A move to Manchester City provided a Premier League triumph, but after leaving City, Nasri served a doping ban that he revealed played a part in his retirement.

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“An incident really hurt me and changed my relationship with football: my suspension. I found it more than unfair as I didn’t take any drugs,” he told Le Journal du Dimanche.