When the Blues flew to Qatar on Thursday, they were visited by the Minister of Sports, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Amelie Oudea-Kastera. The dinner, during which Christopher Nkunku celebrated his birthday, was organized at a large table, the Minister took his place between Hugo Lloris and Didier Deschamps, opposite President Noel LeGrate. During her speech following Didier Deschamps’ speech, Amélie Oudéa-Castera reminded the players of her desire to “keep them from discord”, while pointing out that they are “free as champions and as individuals to express beliefs and values” and that “nothing should not interfere with their freedom of expression.
The minister also stressed that “the French team has France, a country that fights a lot for human rights.” A way to encourage them to carry their beliefs and an indirect blow to the FFF President, who a few days ago explained that he was not happy with the idea that the Blues’ captain Hugo Lloris was wearing a colorful armband condemning all forms of discrimination. On Tuesday, the Blues announced they wanted to support NGOs working in the field of human rights through their charitable foundation.
During the lunch, the topic of the audit requested by the Minister on the functioning of the French Football Federation was not discussed. If Noel Le Grae, in his opening speech, expressed sympathy for the Minister of Sports, the latter did not answer. “The atmosphere was not icy, it was polite,” we whisper to the ministry. To our knowledge, Amélie Oudéa-Castera did not appreciate the remarks of Noel Le Grand, who explained, in particular in the columns of Le Parisien, that he was “nothing least in the world” concerned about the findings of the audit and that this was not about ” accusations, but rumors that are spread on the basis of anonymous testimony. »
The sports minister left Clairefontaine with a signed jersey, welcoming every player and staff “warmly”, while Noel Le Grae slipped away earlier in the evening without exchanging with Amélie Oudéa-Castera.
Source: Le Parisien
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