This was one of the announcements made by Canal+ during its back-to-school conference last month. Laure Boulleau worked on a documentary on violence in football, entitled “How about we calm down? »which will be broadcast on Sunday evening.
Co-director of the documentary, the Canal+ consultant then explained, on this subject, wanting “ make it (one’s) fight.” In L’Equipe this Saturday, she says more about the reason for her commitment.
“The birth of my daughter, two and a half years ago, changed a lot of things, explains Laure Boulleau. Since she arrived, I think I have a different sense of responsibility. I’ve also been analyzing football on TV for almost ten years and I’ve seen a lot of bad behavior which is starting to tire me. Above all, I have the feeling that violence is increasing. It’s obvious when I talk about it with parents who are increasingly hesitant to register their children in a football club. I’m afraid that this sport will lose all the benefits it has brought me. »
Laure Boulleau very worried about the future of football
What irritates him the most? “The countless shouts around the field, with virulent words from adults towards young people who are playing and about the decisions of young people referees. » Laure Boulleau speaks here about amateur football, but she raises the subject of cross-disciplinary matters, starting from professionals who set a bad example (Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca is cited) to young players who imitate them.
Laure Boulleau also stigmatizes the role of parents, and the increasing pressure that reigns around the fields during youth meetings, for various reasons. There is also a passage about the supporters, who also participate in this climate of violence, which the former player does not want “we get used to it”.
According to her, it is the future of football that is in danger. Because of the violence, Laure Boulleau fears
“that little by little the number of licensees decreases sharply. I want this social mix to continue in football, for us to have fun going out and playing, to meet the different sections of society. Without being afraid. »
