Football: “They understand that we are part of the heritage”, the French Federation finally recognized the former “blue”

This is an important moment that Lilian Thuram would like to attend if he did not go to Doha to see his son Marcus and the Blues, or Youri Djorkaeff if he was not taken to Qatar also by his FIFA obligations. No matter what, the list of ex-internationalists present this Saturday at the headquarters of the French Federation in the 15th arrondissement of Paris would look great with names like Alain Giresse, Didier Six or Jean Tiganat.

The General Assembly of the CIF (Club des Internationals de Football), which is usually held at the Stade de France, will be held on Boulevard Grenelle for the first time. And it’s not just symbolic. “This is a real rapprochement between the internationals and the Federation,” emphasizes Henri Emile, former intendant of the Blues, honorary member of the CIF. For several years they were ignored, and the relationship was rather cold. The desire to find each other is really there. I’m happy. It was so obvious. »

Also expected are Sidney Govou, Luke Sonor, Jimmy Briand, Frederic Picyonne. “This is a huge event,” praises Manuel Piumi, CEO of CIF. We wanted this for 15 or 20 years. Exchanges with Philippe Diallo, Vice President of the FFF, or Albert Gemmrich, a member of the executive committee and CIF, have paid off. The commission of wise men from the former blue should see the light. “They understand that we are part of the heritage,” welcomes Manuel Piumi.

At the end of the GA, all those present will meet in front of the screen to follow the France-Denmark relay from 17:00 Moscow time. “That’s good,” concludes Henri Emile. This shows that we always support. »