From the final whistle of the round of 16 which saw Switzerland eliminate France at the Euro, supporters invaded the streets of Geneva, usually so peaceful.
The supporters of the Nati vibrated as they had not done for many, many years.
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Never before have the streets of Geneva been so vibrant for a football match.
The thunderclap of the elimination of France Monday night against Switzerland (3-3, 5 tab to 4), in the round of 16 of the Euro, was obviously not experienced in the same way. either side of the border.
The Swiss supporters had, it must be said, a lot of things to celebrate.
First, it had been 29 years since Switzerland had beaten France.
Then, it is the first time in 67 years that the "Nati" has managed to qualify in a knockout match.
So in the economic capital of the confederation, a few kilometers from the French border, the supporters did not contain their joy.
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It is almost midnight when Switzerland overthrows France and kicks off a night of celebration.
In the streets of Geneva, we meet young, old, men, women, football fans and curious people.
Everyone is out there to experience this moment.
To share, to savor, swimsuits and Swiss flags on the shoulders.
"The French, they messed us up, they messed us up"
"I would never have believed, as a Swiss, that Switzerland would win. And suddenly it's even better, it's perfect", exults a young woman.
"It's incredible. The French, they upset us, they upset us, and frankly today we did something incredible," hallucinates another supporter.
"It's wonderful! And in addition to penalties. There was everything in this match, everything!"
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This evening will forever mark Swiss sport.
From now on, this neighboring nation of France, which border residents gladly teased, has its revenge.
A dazzling revenge.
Historical.