Amel Majri went to the Bleues rally in Clairefontaine on Monday with her nine-month-old daughter. Coach Hervé Renard welcomed this decision.
By Nathan Joubioux for Le Point
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C’is a great first in the French team. On the occasion of the return to school for Les Bleues, Monday April 3, in Clairefontaine, Amel Majri showed up at the rally with Maryam, her nine-month-old daughter.
“It is essential to give structure to players who have young children,” said Hervé Renard, the new coach, at a press conference. “She has a nine-month-old daughter, it is difficult for a mother to leave her very young child at home, even if it is her job. »
“This is of paramount importance”
The former coach of Zambia, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Saudi Arabia also highlighted the delay that France had taken on the issue. According to him, the federation should take inspiration from nations such as the United States, where this practice is common. “In the biggest world selections, there are a lot of things organized for children. You have to manage to have an organized structure with a nanny so that the children can have fun. I don’t think it will harm the functioning of the group and, psychologically, it is of paramount importance. »
The Olympique Lyonnais midfielder is therefore the first to be able to come with her child to a gathering in France. “To be well in your head, efficient, it’s important. There is progress to be made in terms of this assistance, this organization. But the door has just been opened thanks to the FFF. And maybe one day we’ll end up with four or five toddlers with us. If it’s well organized, it’s not a problem for us, ”he continued.
Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra welcomed the statements of the new coach on Twitter.
Definitely, this man is not a chance, but a BIG chance for women’s sport in our country.
Merci @Herve_Renard_HR for these words, this retreat, this desire to move forward.
Together, our actions will bear fruit. For women, moms and sports ��☀️ https://t.co/0xzqh38eUo— Amelie Oudea-Castera (@AOC1978) April 3, 2023
The French team meets Colombia on Friday, in Clermont, before taking on Canada on Tuesday, April 11, in Le Mans. Two friendly matches to prepare for the World Cup, which opens on July 20, in Australia and New Zealand.