A business that is growing, even internationally.
This Friday, Wendie Renard, emblematic captain of the French women's team, announced her international retirement to
"preserve her mental health"
.
Powerful words and a strong decision.
A few hours later, it was the turn of Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto to announce the same decision.
Choices supported in France by the UNFP, but also internationally.
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Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Ada Hegerberg… All have supported the players of the France team.
The first two, Americans, posted a message on their Instagram accounts.
“
You know it's bad when the most capped player can't bear to play for the France team anymore.
My heart hurts for Wendie Renard, Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto,
” said Alex Morgan, double world champion in 2015 and 2019 with the United States.
Support from Alex Morgan.
Instagram Alex Morgan
Her compatriot, Megan Rapinoe, also a double world champion with the United States and also a 2019 women's gold ball, said she had "
tremendous respect for the three players
" who gave up the national team.
The player is also known for her stance in favor of equal pay between men and women.
In 2020, she was one of the 100 most influential people in the world according to
Time magazine.
Support from Megan Rapinoe.
Instagram Megan Rapinoe
Finally, Ada Hegerberg, the first women's gold ball in history in 2018, also supported the three players.
“
How long will we have to go through these stages to be respected?
I'm with you, Wendie, and with everyone else going through the same process.
It's time to act
,” said the Olympique Lyonnais player on her Twitter account.
