On TF1, Wednesday 9 November, after unveiling his list of players for Qatar, Didier Deschamps was questioned by Gilles Bouleau about the organisation of the World Cup in this criticised country.
Decision taken over ten years ago
The human rights situation, especially that of migrant workers, and the environment surrounding the organization of migrant workers World Cup Bee Qatarit has been talked about for years. While some countries and some personalities have simply decided to boycott the event, what do you think? Didier Deschamps ? “As a trainer”‘DD’ pointed out that he was “participant”.
“Participating does not mean you approve”the technician insisted. In comments transcribed on the website of TF1Infohe has developed: “we are a host country in an organizing country and this decision was made more than ten years ago”. And he hammered: “We will remain alert at our level to what is happening there. We are in a sporting atmosphere, but that does not mean that we do not see and that we do not hear what can happen there”.
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“Free for everyone“, But…
If the Danes have decided to demonstrate by wearing a certain jersey, what will it be for the French world champions? Didier Deschamps advanced: “everyone is free”and he will never ban any of his players, “if they have personal beliefs, to express what they want to say”.
For him, “free for everyone”but the players do “Actors and we are participants”the coach urged.
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