Two points in twelve games, doubts, injuries… and even the anger of the French Indomitables. Decidedly, this international window will not leave lasting memories in French football. The historic group of supporters of the France team shared their ire on social networks at the end of Monday evening, which ended with a defeat at the Stade de France against Croatia (0-1).
At the final whistle, too few players for their taste came to greet them in front of their stands and thank them for their encouragement in Saint-Denis, but also in Split and Vienna during previous matches. “Losing is acceptable, disrespect is not. Happy holidays players…”, dryly commented the collective on Twitter, disappointed by the attitude of the majority of the group. You have no shame ? Only Kimpembe, Rabiot, Coman, Griezmann, Pavard and Lloris had a minimum of respect. The others, only contempt. We know that they usually need someone to prevent them from going to the locker room without greeting the stands. »
“It’s much sadder than 2 points out of 12, by far! »
As with most international matches, the Stade de France was sold out for this 4th day of the League of Nations. The 78,000 spectators witnessed the selection’s first home defeat since November 11, 2020 (0-2 against Finland). President Hervé Mougin has put a layer on his personal account. For him, this lack of consideration is not acceptable, regardless of the result or the state of fatigue. “Only 5 players who come timidly to greet a stand that has never let them go for 4 games… that’s much sadder than 2 points out of 12, by far! »
A user posing as an active member also responded to a thank you message from the FFF. “It would have been better to thank us in person rather than with a tweet… The guys who sing at the SDF, in Split and Vienna would have preferred your respect by your coming rather than by a tweet absolutely not representative of the attitude of the players towards the Irresistible. » « 4 games and the blues have never come close to us. Look at the Danes, the Croats or the Austrians…”, also lamented on Twitter Anne Costes, travel manager. She specifies that she reproaches them for not approaching in a group in front of their parking lot and for remaining “50 meters away” on the lawn.
Created in 2002, this association which claimed 1500 members in 2019 follows the Blues in all their movements. At their initiative, around 2,000 supporters had, for example, made the trip to Munich last summer, despite the Covid-19, for the first match of the Euro against Germany.
