Still missed. The French women's team was left for a new disillusionment at the Women's Euro. Released at the top of his group after two beautiful victories over England and the Netherlands, the Bleues gave in to penalties against Germany after having quickly led to the score and evolved most of the meeting in numerical superiority.
The girls of Laurent Bonadei accused the blow after this cruel elimination on Saturday. And the days that followed were particularly difficult. Consequence of defeat but also violent attacks of which they were the target on social networks. Cyberharity denounced by Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, the Guardian of the Blue for whom this situation is “Unacceptable”.
“The disappointment is immense, for us, our families, and for you, the supporters who have worn us. But there is an even harder thing to accept than defeat: it is hatred ”,
She wrote to start on her Instagram account. “Since yesterday, networks have become a space of violence, racism, insults … and that is unacceptable !, she continued. We can be frustrated, we can be sad, we can even be angry. But never, hatred should never have its place in this sport. »»
Selma Bacha particularly targeted
A tricolor player was particularly targeted: Selma Bacha, to whom many supporters criticized not having participated in the penalty shootout and of having declared that the qualification of the Germans was not deserved. “I read, I heard, I cashed. I have no response to give wickedness. I prefer to keep the messages of respect and support in mind. Because we don't go through this kind of moment with hatred, but with heart. It is not a question of coming back stronger. It is a question of coming back fairer ”had written the Lyonnaise to defuse the situation.
“In sport, there are ups and downs. Victories that make you dream and defeats that break a little. But one thing is certain: we don't cheat. We play with the heart, always ”, added the Turinoise, adding that the Blue would come back “Stronger, more united”with “The rage to do better” And “A spirit of revenge”.
