Real Madrid sent an email to the French football federation to inform it that it would not release two players coveted by Thierry Henry. The missive neither surprised nor discouraged anyone at FFF headquarters.
To establish a selection of professional players, federal leaders know they are in a weak position, especially vis-à-vis foreign clubs. But if they are walking on eggshells, they will certainly need more to give up the idea of building a competitive team and integrating headliners like Kylian Mbappé.