2023-10-16 17:35:09
Jean-Clair Todibo FRANCK FIFE / AFP
Moved, the defender of the France team, at a press conference, returned this Monday to the episode which saw him laugh during the minute of contemplation preceding Netherlands-France.
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Friday in Amsterdam, during the pre-match protocol in Amsterdam, a minute of silence was observed in tribute to the victims of the fighting in Israel and the Palestinian territories and after the knife attack in Arras, where a teacher was killed , Jean-Clair Todibo couldn’t suppress a laugh. The scene did not escape the cameras staging the Netherlands-France match. The national ethics council of the French Federation sent a letter to the player, reserving the right to refer the matter to the FFF disciplinary committee.
At a press conference this Monday in Lille, on the eve of France-Scotland, Jean-Clair Todibo, the Nice defender, on the verge of tears, said: “I wanted to express myself today (Monday) regarding the extent that the situation is taking. To explain to you what happened. Unfortunately today, the interpretation of the situation is quite crazy. I don’t think I’m a disrespectful guy when it comes to these things because the case is serious. I laughed nervously during that moment of silence. In no way was I making fun of the current situation. The context was special, in the stands we were among opposing supporters who made jokes. That nervous laugh came out. I would like to apologize to anyone I may have offended.»
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And to add: “I am touched, because this taints the education that my mother gave me. I saw that some people said that I didn’t care about the death of a teacher. My mother has worked in national education for over 20 years. This reflects an image that is not mine. I am a boy with a very good education. I am ready to play tomorrow (Tuesday, against Scotland in Lille) football remains the most important but I had to express myself to everyone. I preferred to come rather than make a press release and put a message behind my screen.»
A few minutes later, Mike Maignan and Didier Deschamps spoke on the subject to the media. “ Of course we supported himwarns the Blues goalkeeper about a teammate expected before the FFF national ethics council to explain his behavior. We know JC, he is a good person and in no case was this laugh a mocking laugh. »
“It’s not an attitude to have”
Didier Deschamps on the laughter of Jean-Clair Todibo
The Blues coach, who hardly appreciates going off the road and even more so having to explain it at a press conference, had to do it on Monday in the LOSC press room. “It was his wish to be able to express himself in relation to the situation that you know. It took on a significant magnitude, obviously he was affected by what followed. He apologized to me, that’s not an attitude to have at that moment. Everyone does what they want, but it’s better for them to speak than to issue a press release. It’s not the best situation, obviously, but he remains available for tomorrow’s match (mardi).»
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