the Nantes-Toulouse final under tension at the Stade de France

In yellow and green, the colors of the Canaries. We are already warming up the vocal cords, Saturday morning April 29 in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique). They all have their tickets. These supporters would not miss this meeting for anything in the world. About fifty coaches are departing from La Beaujoire, heading for the Stade de France in Paris, to bring into play the Coupe de France won last year by the people of Nantes. 600 km away, the people of Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) are also preparing.

Emmanuel Macron will put the Coupe de France back in the stands

The city is in turmoil these last hours, it is only the second time that they find themselves in the final. More than 20,000 Toulouse residents headed for the capital, determined to win the match. A tense encounter. The unions want to be heard against the pension reform, while the President of the Republic will be present at the stadium. 3,000 members of the security forces are mobilized. The protocol has been adapted, Emmanuel Macron will not put the Cup back on the field, but in the stands. Kick-off for this highly anticipated match is Saturday evening at 9 p.m.