Victorious of England (2-1) and Wales (4-1), the Bleues defy the Netherlands Sunday evening for their third and last group match at Euro 2025. This in very favorable tank for a qualification in the quarterfinals. For the occasion, will the tricolor captain have a brassard in the colors of the rainbow? A detail that is no longer one.
While nine teams out of the 16 committed have adopted this support for the LGBT+ community support proposed by UEFA itself (in this case Switzerland, Germany, England, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Wales and Sweden), France has not yet taken the plunge. Sakina Karchaoui against the English then Grace Geyoro in front of the Welshmen were flanked indeed with a yellow armband stamped “respect”.
“” The word respect, which is written on it, brings together many causes, such as the fight against racismdixit the national coach Laurent Bonadei this Saturday at a press conference. It is not only for the LGBT+cause. It is a nice armband. We were not aware of this UEFA initiative, it is an oversight and we only learned this Saturday. We're going to talk about it between us … »»
Blue “little committed”
Same story on the side of Sandie TOLETTI, who will take on the role of captain this Sunday against the Bataves in the absence of GRIEDGE MBOCK. “” We will consult with the players », Breathe thus relayed by L'Equipe that which evolves in Real Madrid.
According to the Agency France Presse (AFP), the French Football Federation (FFF) claims not to have heard of this UEFA initiative before the tournament. “” In general, the Bruues take little position and are little engaged on these societal subjects, reminded AFP a source close to the FFF “, Specifies Le Parisien this Saturday evening.
