Q: Several players on the French team have made their views clear, with some calling for the national rally to be stopped. Where does FFF stand on these statements?
A: “I’ve always said I guarantee free speech to players. Everyone should be happy that these players in their twenties are concerned about what’s going on in our country. It’s not that there aren’t any disagreements with the players. They just The players and I are the president of a federation and I have other obligations, I have to abide by the regulations prohibiting talking about politics or religion, I have to respect neutrality and who within our club, within our football, will understand me when I issue voting instructions. ?”
Q: How do you see the prospects of working with a far-right-led government?
Answer: “I respect the republican system, the democratic system, our motto + Liberty, Equality, Fraternity + and the essence of sport, the values that sport carries, unity and solidarity. For me, the yellow line that cannot be crossed is respect for our country fundamental values, sport and the rule of law, if those fundamental values were abused at the time.
Q: When many players in the French team are worried about dual citizenship, can the French Football Association remain neutral?
A: “I don’t want to express my opinion on the issue of dual citizenship. I will tell you one thing. I listened to Ibrahima Konate speak and she recalled her parents’ journey and they talked about diversity Sex, when I met him before in the warm-up match against Belgium, I congratulated him in his words because my own parents had been through that journey.
Q: In a context of political tension and a divided country, can the French team remain united?
A: “The DNA of the French team is to be a rallying point for the French people, regardless of their colour, origin, religious and political beliefs. When I see the record number of supporters coming to Germany to support the French team, when When I watched the match against Belgium, I said to myself, the French recognize themselves in this team, these people from France make the French team still a team in our country.
Q: How has your journey with the Blues inspired you?
A: “First of all, I remember the qualifiers. The French team is still one of the eight best teams in Europe. Then, I saw a very strong team, which I believe inspired the respect of many of our opponents. Then I see it, like everyone, it’s an offensive flaw that frustrates observers or some fans. “She will play against a great country, Portugal, on Friday and I hope fate will favor us again. “
Q: Do you understand the criticism of the Blues’ restricted game?
A: “I think they overplayed it a little bit. I have full confidence in this team that has tremendous offensive potential. I told myself that at some point, with the players we have, we’re going to be successful in scoring those goals.” What we have been lacking so far.
Q: You have set a semi-finals target for the Blues. Will elimination in the quarter-finals be a defeat?
A: “To be honest, I don’t see myself in this light at all. The French team and the Football Association are a team in a broad sense. We competed, we showed ambition and the whole world mobilized to achieve this goal, with With an experienced team and a coach with the best record in world football, we will have plenty of time to consider the consequences of the results we have achieved.
Q: Are there likely consequences based on the results obtained on Friday?
A: “I’ve said it ten times, Deschamps has a contract until 2026. He has just qualified again for the quarter-finals of a major tournament, why do you want us to ask ourselves other questions instead of supporting him? ?
