the Minister of Sports offered a surprising gift to the players
A small symbolic gesture to bring the third star back to France? According to The Chained DuckMarina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, presented the players of the French team with stones presented as bearers of particular virtues before their departure for the 2026 World Cup in America. She made this gesture during her visit to Clairefontaine in the presence of Emmanuel Macron the previous week, and the minister, who entered the government last October, also spoke on this subject. In her story, she even developed a very personal memory that marked her career.
“When, more than twenty years ago now, I led my first electoral campaign, a supporter gave me a protection stone which has been with me ever since. To bring you luck during this World Cup, I wanted to offer you two stone stars, one in blue jasper and the other in rock crystal. Blue jasper has energizing properties and gives the strength to achieve your goals. Rock crystal reduces stress and anxiety, increases self-confidence and can alleviate muscle pain »inviting the Blues of Didier Deschamps to slip these stones into their socks. Kylian Mbappé and his family will have everything to succeed.
