There are a little over sixty sports stars who have signed an appeal to vote for Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election. Many well know stars such as Blaise Matuidi or Laura Flessel and many leaders of French sport.
Sixty sports stars, both current and retired, including the footballer Blaise Matuidi (Paris SG) or Olympic champions Yannick Agnel, Lucie Decosse Laura Flessel and David Douillet, have signed an appeal to vote for Emmanuel Macron “for that sport remains a area of freedom, equality and fraternity “.
“The stage, that of France in Saint-Denis or those of our cities and our countryside, throughout the territory, are exchange and diversity places”, say the signatories of a public rendering text Wednesday in four days before the second round of presidential elections. “We want to continue to practice and serve our sport in respect of these values. We want to continue to be proud to represent our country. The France of Human Rights and Citizen must continue to shine in the world “, advancing sports.
“Therefore, in these troubled and uncertain times, we call to vote for the only candidate that is in compliance with the republican tradition in our country: Emmanuel Macron” .
Twenty Olympic medalists, including many judoka and Olympic champion Philippe Rozier riding are among the signatories, along with former players of the XV of France Pierre Villepreux and Philippe Saint-Andre.
This call is also signed by many leaders (coaches, presidents of federations, doctors) including Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France, Frédéric Thiriez, former president of the Professional Football League (LFP) and Denis Masseglia, President the National Olympic and sports Committee (CNOSF), signed individually.
