Bixente Lizarazu, tribute and support

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Years and decades pass but this moment will remain forever in history. On July 12, 1998, after a final won with the way against Brazil, the French team raised its very first World Cup. Under the orders of Aimé Jacquet, the Blues of Didier Deschamps, Zinedine Zidane or Bixente Lizarazu realized their dream and that of millions of French in round ball.

Years later, some have not forgotten anything and want to continue to bring this period to life. This is the case of Olivier D., alias “Saupi”, which holds an Instagram account on the subject. He received a very special message. The creator of “Generationfrance98” posted this Sunday a small video taken in a well -known place, in the company of a guest to say the least famous.

As a presentation, “Saupi” wrote a little comment: “Small support message from Bixente Lizarazu. A big thank you to him and also to all of you. »»
As for the video, it begins with an introductory word:
“Hi everyone, I am on the set of Telefoot (…) and I am lucky to meet Mr. Bixente Lizarazu. »»
The consultant of the Sunday program broadcast on TF1 then appeared on the screen with a big smile and speaks.

“Lots of kindness and love”

“I wanted to thank you for animating this account with a lot of kindness and a lot of love. It shows. »» A sacred tribute for the work carried out since the creation of the account in April 2024. Just over a year and a number of subscribers still increasing which is approaching 74,000 today.

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Each day, “Saupi” puts online a publication directly related to the adventure of the Blues of France 98. Photos of the time, a lot of small video sequences drawn in particular from the cult report “Eyes in the Blues”. And then from time to time personalities who evoke what they did this famous July 12, 1998. What give a smile.