Bleus open Boston media duties as Lucas Hernandez at ease, Jean-Philippe Mateta more reserved

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·14 June 2026

Lucas Hernandez and Jean-Philippe Mateta kicked off France's media duties in Boston on Friday, showing sharply different styles.

According to L'Équipe, Hernandez handled the press conference with composure and fluency, while Mateta offered briefer, more guarded responses.

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The pair were first up for the team's traditional news conferences.

The exercise remains a peculiar obligation for many footballers, and it is seldom a favourite part of their schedule.

This opening session provided a clear snapshot of that divide, from Hernandez's ease to Mateta's reticence.

Source: L'Équipe