Four days after a quick return trip to Doha to watch the Blues beat Morocco in the semi-finals, the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, will travel to Qatar again this Sunday (18/12).
The head of state will take his place in the stands of the Lusail stadium to support the French national team against Argentina in the World Cup final, as he did in Russia four years ago. There, where he celebrated winning the trophy with her…
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Brigitte Macron is also in Qatar
As reported by the “Parisien” newspaper, the French President will be accompanied this time by the “First Lady” of the country, Brigitte Macron, who was absent in the semi-final with Morocco.
In the last few hours, the names that will complete the presidential mission are given and taken. “Parisien” cites sources who say that apart from the minister of sports, Amelie Udea-Castera, Macron will have… strong support close to him.
The Presnel Kibebe, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante they will be among the government’s official guests. World champions in 2018, but forced to miss Qatar event due to injuries. The three internationals will take their place next to the president, just like Christopher Nkunku, who got the “green light” from his club, Leipzig, to “fly” to Doha on the presidential plane.
As for the rest of the athletes, the judoka, Teddy Riner, as well as Alain Gires, a veteran international with the “tricolor”, will also travel to Qatar. Like former boxer Brahim Aslum, who was also in last Wednesday’s semi-final, he is invited again.
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Among the appearances that stand out is that of Stephanie Frapar. The 39-year-old referee became the first woman to “whistle” in a World Cup final match between Germany and Costa Rica, in the group stage.
Egyptian mezzo-soprano Fera El Dibani has also been invited to make the trip. The member of the Academy of the National Opera of Paris had been chosen by President Macron to sing “Massaliotida”, after his re-election in April 2022.
Former players Lore Boulot and Bruno Seirou will also be among the official guests, as will amputee Special Forces soldier Thibaut Forai (he was present at the semi-final), but also two teenagers from childcare accompanied by their manager. The MP, Carl Olive, already invited on Wednesday, is also one of the personalities who will be in the stadium.
“No” from Benzema, Blanc and Platini
On the other hand, neither Laurent Blanc, nor Michel Platini, nor Karim Benzema, guests of the French president, will be part of this mission.
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