The pages turn as if the gusts of wind were blowing against the French women's football team. Barely two days ago, Amel Majri confirmed that she was ending her career with Les Bleues. This Monday, it is the turn of Sandie Toletti to announce her departure and her international retirement, at only thirty years old.
On her social networks, the one who has so far had seventy-two selections for the French team therefore confirmed her choice without really explaining it. “It’s time for me to turn a page and say goodbye to the France team. »
Sandie Toletti seemed to want to leave room for others and young people.
“I can’t wait to see the future of this France team and its talented players who will write history. » While she was one of coach Laurent Bonadei's trusted players, the latter having for example made her one of his vice-captains, Sandie Toletti still said stop.
The Blues in shock
The surprise was clearly great among her teammates, many of whom responded to her in comments. A lot of sadness displayed by Selma Bacha, Elisa de Almeida and Melvine Malard. Marie-Antoinette Katoto also seemed not to want to believe it: “Sandi, are you serious?” »with a bunch of crying emoticons.
For his part, Laurent Bonadei made a statement via a press release published by the FFF. “I congratulate Sandie on her very successful international career. (…) I greatly appreciate the player she is, her footballing qualities, but even more so the woman. She was one of the vice-captains of the French team and it was no coincidence. (…) I wish him the best with his clubs as well as his personal projects (…). »
