Macron, his improbable injunction to Ronaldo

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By: Manu Tournoux

Emmanuel Macron visited Brazil last week. The President of the Republic first stopped in Salvador de Bahia, before taking part in the COP 30 summit in Belém.

The Head of State took advantage of this South American trip to answer questions from Paul Cabannes, a French comedian based in this country. “ Brazilian Ronaldo Fenomeno said in 2017 that he would have liked to play for Olympique de Marseille if he had played in France »launched him one that presents stand-up shows focused on the cultural and social behavior of Brazilians from a foreigner’s point of view.

“Not only is it true, it’s obvious! »replied Emmanuel Macron, aboard his presidential plane. Paul Cabannes then took the opportunity to remind us that the latter was a fervent supporter of the Marseille club.

Macron calls out Ronaldo

“This is a call to Ronaldo. If we could fix things. Ronaldo, please clarify! »the President of the Republic then had fun, calling out the top scorer of the 2002 World Cup.

“R9” never played for a French club during his career. However, Paris Saint-Germain attempted to recruit him twice, in 1996 and 1997. During the latter year, the Brazilian striker left PSV Eindhoven to join FC Barcelona.