Taking advantage of a lighter schedule this winter, Didier Deschamps is expected in the capital of Gaul for the launch of the Yellow Pieces operation.
Didier Deschamps can expect a particularly busy year. Consequence in particular of Euro 2024 in Germany where the Blues will be among the main favorites. The next few weeks should nevertheless be relatively calm for the French coach. Enough to allow him to give his time to some good works.
Once again, the former midfielder has agreed to be the godfather of the Cadeaux Jaunes association, whose 2024 campaign begins this Wednesday. For the occasion, the double world champion will be in Lyon, the launch city of the 2024 Yellow Pieces, where numerous events and free concerts are planned from 2 p.m. on the Place des Célestins.
Didier Deschamps is expected to meet the mayor of the capital of Gaul, Grégory Doucet, as well as Anne Barrère, the vice-president of the Hospital Foundation. The Yellow Pieces campaign aims to raise funds to support projects “ in public and private non-profit pediatric healthcare facilities“. To do this, piggy banks will be present in all post offices as well as in many businesses. Last year, nearly 2 million euros were raised.
“It’s a cause to which I am very sensitive, he confided last winter about the Yellow Pieces. If my notoriety can help the association, that’s good. I think it gives me more pleasure to go see these children than it does for them to see me. They always have the banana and an incredible zest for life even though they are in very difficult situations. It makes you less inclined to complain for a yes or a no. »
