Without its performance of berserk against South Africa, France would not have waited to be boned by Japan (0-4) to say goodbye to the Olympics. But this time, captain André-Pierre Gignac could not do anything to get Sylvain Ripoll’s men out of their mediocrity, and he is aware of the bad image left by an Olympic campaign marred by many defensive records which the Blues would have well spent. “When you take eleven goals, it’s not easy, and we have seen that taking the Games seriously is important”, commented Dédé in comments quoted by The team.
The Tigers striker refuses to find excuses for the France team, but takes the opportunity to address a small tackle to the clubs who have refused to supply the Olympic training. “I hope that in 2024, as it is at home, they will make the necessary team to go as far as possible. Botched Games like that and put your country in trouble is not terrible. “
Proud to have been able to play the Olympics
Author of four goals in three meetings, the former Marseillais nevertheless wants to keep a positive memory of this experience. “It’s the only competition I missed, I wanted to go far, we believed in it. But when in front of you, it is stronger than you, there is nothing to do. All my career, I have had the honor of wearing this jersey. Besides, when you’ve been gone six years to the end of the world and you are called back, it’s special. I am proud to have made this adventure with these boys. “