Opinion

April 12, 2021

Louis Saha: On the power of the right partner

Football star Louis Saha knows a thing or two about partnerships on the pitch. But what about in business?


Louis Saha

5 min read

Louis Saha

On pitch partnerships are essential in football – Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole were one of the best at Manchester United! I was fortunate to have been part of some great pairings during my career. I loved playing with Wayne Rooney at Manchester United. He often did the running for me, leaving me to be able to score the goals. You need to feel confident in your own ability but also respect and recognise the ability of your partner. Accepting that we can’t do everything ourselves makes partnerships stronger. 

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