INTERVIEW
"It is necessary to have the courage to say that whites think they are superior and that they believe they are." Leaving this little phrase Thursday in the Italian press, Lilian Thuram has sparked a controversy that has necessarily reached Clairefontaine, where the Blues prepare for the match against Albania, qualifying for Euro 2020, Saturday night at the Stade de France. La France.
"Football is above all a sport that brings together"
"Everyone is free to express themselves on the subject, for my part, I'm not going to enter a debate", first evaded Hugo Lloris, guest of the Europe morning 1 Friday, before sending a message importance: "I think it is important to stress that it is important to fight against all forms of discrimination, be it in football or even elsewhere, that measures must be taken, and these measures depend on instances of football, "said the goalkeeper and captain of the Blues.
"As players and players, we remain above all in our place and we remain focused on the game. We have obligations, vis-à-vis our clubs, vis-à-vis our supporters, performance but "Football is above all a sport that brings people together," said Hugo Lloris. "In any case, we recognize ourselves only through these values, and not in any form of discrimination.