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French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on July 14 in the United States, as the match coincides with France's National Day, requiring his presence at the traditional military parade on the Champs-Élysées. However, according to Le Parisien, Macron's entourage confirmed that if France qualifies for the World Cup final on July 19, the president will travel to the US to watch the match in person. Macron attended the 2018 and 2022 World Cup finals. Before the tournament, Macron and his wife Brigitte visited the Clairefontaine training camp to support the team. He also publicly supported Kylian Mbappé after the player faced racist remarks from a Paraguayan lawmaker, writing 'Score another goal, this time against racism' on social media. Macron expressed confidence in the team ahead of their quarter-final against Morocco.
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Hupu Football News — July 11
French President Emmanuel Macron will not travel to the United States to watch the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on July 14, according to a report by Le Parisien. However, if the French team advances to the final, Macron plans to attend the match in person.
Key Details
- Macron attended the 2018 World Cup match between France and Belgium (1-0) and the 2022 World Cup match between France and Morocco (2-0).
- This year, he will miss the semi-final, a decision revealed by his entourage this Friday.
- The match falls on France's National Day (July 14), and the president is required to attend the traditional military parade on the Champs-Élysées.
- If France qualifies for the World Cup final (scheduled for July 19 at 21:00 French time), Macron will travel to the United States to watch the match.
- Macron was present in the stands for the finals of both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Pre-Tournament Support
Before the World Cup began, Macron and his wife Brigitte visited the Clairefontaine training camp to cheer on the French team. He shook hands with each player and took a group photo with the squad.
Support for Mbappé
After Kylian Mbappé faced racist remarks from a Paraguayan female parliamentarian, Macron publicly expressed his support. "One more goal, this time against racism," he wrote on social media.
Macron's Comments Ahead of Quarter-Final
In an interview with French television on Thursday, before the quarter-final between France and Morocco (2-0), Macron said:
"Tonight, we will all support the French national team. I think we can play a great match, and we will definitely play a great match. Since the start of this World Cup, the French team's players have impressed me because they have kept their promises."
Source: Le Parisien International Football News
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Macron Skips France World Cup Semi-Final for National Day, May Attend Final