Final of the Coupe de France: an unprecedented security system

“It’s the other match that will be played tonight, much more political. The Head of State will be fine here at the Stade de France. He has attended this final every year since 2017. For him, there is no question of not to be there. Also a way to show, as he has been doing for 10 days, that he travels everywhere, that he maintains his agenda”, explains Anne Bourse, from the Stade de France (Seine-Saint-Denis). The context this Saturday evening, “Looks very tense. The trophy will be presented in the stands for security reasons”says the journalist.

“Avoid the negative image of a booed or whistled president”

“There is still one unresolved question. Will Emmanuel Macron go on the lawn, greet the players at the start of the meeting, as is the tradition? He will no doubt want to do it, but the decision will be made at the last minute”adds Anne Bourse, duplex at the Stade de France. “The executive would like to avoid the negative image of a president being booed or whistled in the middle of a stadium. Nevertheless, everyone will be attentive to any manifestation of discontent coming from the stands. The next meeting against the pension reform is in any case already in everyone’s mind, whether on the opponent side or on the government side. It will take place on Monday, May 1”concludes the journalist.