SURVEY – Over the last few years, every time the French national team arrives at the training center, there has been comment and controversy about the looks of the players, from Jules Koundé to Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé. Here’s the lowdown.
What does a footballer wear? If you’ve been living in a cave or avoiding social networks for the past few months, your answer can be summed up in four words: jersey, shorts, socks and cleats. This is always true… on the pitch. Off the pitch, the modern player’s dressing room has expanded considerably. Witness the (civilian) outfits worn by the 23 players selected for the French national team when they arrive at Clairefontaine, prior to each training camp, and which are the subject of copious commentary on X and in the specialist press. Photos of Jules Koundé in heeled boots and leather jacket or those of Ibrahima Konaté, Liverpool’s central defender, in a suit and green Kenzo hoodie, have made the rounds in France and sparked controversy. ” Their first concern before arriving at Clairefontaine is how they’re going to dress up. “, launched Jean-Michel Larqué’s Rothen podcast (filmed) goes down in flameson RMC, on October 8…
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