French Sports Minister Condemns Online Abuse of Defender Digne After World Cup Penalty

French Sports Minister Oudéa-Castéra condemned online harassment targeting defender Lucas Digne after he conceded a penalty in the World Cup semi-final against Spain. She stated that such online violence is completely unacceptable in sports and society, and emphasized France's commitment to fighting discrimination. The minister also commented on Kylian Mbappé's potential to win the Ballon d'Or and discussed the possibility of France jointly bidding with Germany to host a future World Cup, noting France's experience hosting major events like the 2030 Winter Olympics.

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