¿Euro Cup lover? There are several who forget their countries for a month and paint themselves with the colors of some nation of the Old Continent. Among them are lovers of Franceone of the favorites to keep Euro 2024.
Those are nervous and expectant for the debut of the French team in the continental competition. France will face Austria this Monday (3:00 p.m. Chile) in its debut on German soil.
The French players are focused on that match. Or, at least, that could be expected. But, the reality of his country has many more concerned about what is happening in their lands.
It turns out that Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly and on July 7 there will be votes in France to determine its new members. In this way, a new political bloc could rise to power. Just at a time of good electoral performance of the extreme right led by Marine Le Pen.
Donatello’s words
That is why several players involved in football have not wanted to miss the opportunity to give their opinion. First it was Ousmane Dembélé who called to vote and, then, Marcus Thuram said that “everything had to be done to prevent the Rassemblement National (RN) from advancing.”
This is Marine Le Pen’s political party, considered far-right and with groups within it that can be considered racist or anti-immigrant. Something that touches footballers with diverse origins very closely.
Kylian Mbappé stressed the same thing in a press conference this Sunday, in the run-up to the duel against Austria. “We are waiting for the Euro, but we are citizens before everything. We are at a very important moment in the history of our country, in an unprecedented situation. And I want to address the young generation, because we can make a difference,” the forward began.
“We see well that the extremes are at the doors of power and we have the opportunity to change the future of our country. I call you to go vote, to become aware of the importance of the situation. We need to identify with our values of diversity, tolerance and respect,” he added.
“I hope they make a good choice when voting and that we will continue to be proud to wear this shirt on (July) 7,” concluded the French striker.
