The Coupe de France will take place on April 29 in the presence of the Head of State. But in a tense social climate, the traditional French football party becomes a match classified at risk. Some seem to want to take the opportunity to challenge the president.
And if the final of the Coupe de France between Nantes and Toulouse once again turned into a duel between Emmanuel Macron and the demonstrators opposed to the pension reform? The Seine-Saint-Denis unions are calling for a “red card to be sent to the president from the stands. 24 hours before the meeting, the CGT motivates its troops at the foot of the Stade de France. “Macron, we are not going to let go”chants a protester.
3,000 police and gendarmes
30,000 red cards and 10,000 whistles will be distributed for the match on April 29. Actions criticized by the government spokesperson. “A football match in the final of the Coupe de France is not Roman circus games”, denounces Olivier Véran. Last March, during a match for the France team, supporters whistled in the 49th minute and three seconds, in reference to 49.3, an initiative of France Insoumise. 3,000 police and gendarmes will be mobilized, the security system has been reinforced for the final.
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