France v Ukraine, Deschamps reflects on memories of the Bataclan attacks | OneFootball

November 13, 2015, remains one of the darkest days in contemporary France: terrorist attacks struck the Bataclan, several venues in central Paris, and the Stade de France, causing 130 deaths and hundreds of injuries, including the young Italian researcher Valeria Solesin.

France-Ukraine, Deschamps and the Memory of the Bataclan Attacks

Ten years later, the French National team returns to the spotlight on the anniversary day itself, facing Ukraine in a qualifying match. In a press conference, coach Didier Deschamps spoke with great emotion and respect: “If it were up to me, I would not have played on this date. I don't have the strength to talk about what happened because I have too much respect for the victims and their families.” While aware of the sporting importance of the match, Deschamps emphasized that the duty of remembrance must remain a priority. The team, the fans, and the Stade de France will thus be called upon to reflect and show respect for those who lost their lives on that tragic night. France-Ukraine thus becomes more than just a football match: it is an opportunity to unite sport and memory, to demonstrate how football can also be a vehicle for respect and solidarity, celebrating the resilience of the city and the entire nation.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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