Sexual harassment: new shocking revelations for Le Graët

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By: Manu Tournoux

Sexual harassment: new shocking revelations for Le Graët

Heard for his words and his methods, the former president of the FFF is again in the news this week.

Noël Le Graët spoke. The former president of the French Football Federation (FFF) spoke within the framework of the National Assembly commission on the problems within the sporting bodies of French sport. Heard at the Palais Bourbon, Le Graët (81 years old) brushed aside various subjects, including the accusations of sexual and moral harassment to which he may have been the subject.

Castigating a “undeserved media lynching” – “I have never hurt anyone, anywhere” – Noël Le Graët argued the thesis of a generational gap. “That there was perhaps an unfortunate joke, it’s possible. Does it matter if someone has a pretty dress? Now yes. The times have changed. You have to be careful what you say, and that’s good. »

“I put women in all positions”

Comments echoing the testimony of Brigitte Henriques, former vice-president and collaborator of Breton, who had mentioned the term “gritty jokes” to qualify the reflections of Noël Le Graët. “I put women in all positions”also underlined the leader. “My general director (Florence Hardouin, editor’s note) was a woman, my vice-president (Brigitte Henriques, editor’s note) was a woman. I developed women’s football. I’m used to working with women, and quite frankly, I don’t blame myself. »
Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.