Beyond the spectacular scenario of this small final between France and England (4-6), one scene particularly marked the spirits at the final whistle. Several players from both selections met on the pitch to share a moment of meditation and prayer, far from the sporting rivalry which had just pitted them against each other.
Among them, internationals like Bukayo Saka, Marc Guéhi, Eberechi Eze and Chalobah on the English side, as well as Dayot Upamecano, Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta for the Blues, offered a strong image of brotherhood. A lovely moment which reminds us that football sometimes goes beyond the green rectangle, highlighting values of respect, sharing and communion between opponents. This is also the World Cup.
