The gold medal had eluded them since 1967. 55 years after their sole success in football at the Mediterranean Games, France regained first place thanks to their under-18 team. On July 4, Les Bleuets defeated Italy (1-0). “The players were exceptional in terms of spirit, courage and performance,” rejoiced Lionel Rouxel, team coach. A coach happy to see his “great players rewarded”.
