The World Cup in Qatar continues to make the political class react, and, in particular, the elected representatives of the left.
Invited on France Info, Monday, November 28, Sandrine Rousseau deplored a French team which, according to her, is among “
those who lack the most courage
”.
“
Qatar is a country that tortures LGBT people
,” lambasted the environmentalist deputy of Nupes who “
boycotts
” the competition.
While targeting the players of Didier Deschamps, "
cowards
", according to her.
"
I would have liked the French team to show courage
," continued Sandrine Rousseau.
Those of Denmark and Germany made very strong gestures that showed solidarity with people discriminated against in Qatar.
Last Saturday, the German players wanted to send a message in favor of human rights by covering their mouths during the official photo, taken before their match against Japan.
Faced with criticism, Emmanuel Macron, who will travel to Qatar if the France team is qualified in the semi-finals, felt that he "
should not politicize sport
".
On the sidelines of a trip to Bangkok, the Head of State felt that "
these questions must be asked when the event is attributed
".
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