French Cup: Toulouse celebrates its heroes

66 years they waited for this image. The captain of the TFC brandishes the trophy which had been fleeing Toulouse since 1957. Sunday, April 30, the Violets were welcomed as heroes in the Pink City. 18,000 people gathered in Place du Capitole to congratulate their team. “We suffered for years, it’s a rebirth for us”, explains a supporter. Toulouse, 16th budget in Ligue 1, was still playing in the 2nd division during the 2021-2022 season.

Clear victory against Nantes

However, in the final on Saturday April 29, they won brilliantly against FC Nantes, defending champion. With a 4-0 after 30 minutes of the match, the suspense quickly evaporated. The Toulousains finally won 5-1 to the delight of their supporters. In the night, the city more accustomed to celebrating its rugby team, was lit in purple.