French Soccer Stars Urge Nation to Vote Amid Political Turmoil
As France readies for its knockout match at the European Championship, players like Ibrahima Konaté are urging citizens to vote in the upcoming National Assembly elections. With the possibility of a far-right government, these athletes stress the importance of unity and the role of diversity in France.
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With France on the brink of its first knockout match at the European Championship, soccer stars are turning their focus to a different kind of match – the National Assembly elections.
Scheduled for Sunday, the elections are a critical move by President Emmanuel Macron to counter the far-right's success in recent European parliamentary polls. This political showdown coincides with France's game against Belgium in the Euro 2024 pre-quarterfinals.
France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté took the opportunity to urge his fellow citizens to vote during a news conference at the national team's base camp in Germany. 'We must be together in all circumstances, we mustn't be divided,' he emphasized.
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