Thinking the mic was off, journalist Bertrand Latour and analysts Walid Regragui and Laure Boulleau joked openly after Lens’ 1‑9 loss to Como in the Champions League, alongside a winning bet on the goal tally.
While Lens’ Champions League disaster left fans bitter, a smiling man appeared on Canal+ this Wednesday.
Latour, on the post‑match panel to dissect Lens’ historic 1‑9 defeat, delivered his usual commentary. Yet Thursday finds the reporter at the centre of a viral clip.
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Believing the ad break had started, he answered with a grin to Laure Boulleau and Walid Regragui’s questions about his goal‑count wager.
“We saw ten goals, not bad,” the former Morocco coach quipped, prompting the ex‑PSG and France star to reply, “He should buy you a drink,” clearly aimed at Latour.
A well‑paid wager for Latour
The comment spurred the analyst to ask the journalist whether he had “placed a ticket” on the total goals at Bollaert. Evidently, Latour had indeed bet on the offensive showcase.
“I put 9 and 10 goals, and I wagered ten units on the ten‑goal line,” he confirmed, then joked, “500, 550 net, that’s half an hour of Regragui.” For my money, Latour’s gamble shows how punditry can turn profit.
Will this spark stricter on‑air etiquette for pundits?
Nothing too serious, especially since the clip never aired in France but only on Canal+’s overseas feeds. Still, a quick share on social media and a light tease from Boulleau could irk RC Lens supporters.
“We’ll have a good laugh anyway,” the analyst laughed during the trio’s banter. Contacted by RMC Sport, Canal+ declined to comment despite the clip nearing two million views.