The reception of Paris Saint-Germain at the Élysée Palace confirms a development that has been clear for years: football in France has long been more than just a sport. After the Paris club's second triumph in the Champions League, President Emmanuel Macron once again welcomed the team at the presidential palace—just as he did after their first European title win. Such gestures are no longer mere formalities today. They reflect the special role football has taken on in French political life. For politicians, it has now become almost impossible to ...
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