Rudi Garcia, former coach of the Devils, returns for a symbolic match

Rudi Garcia, former coach of the Diables, has just taken the bench, temporarily, to coach the black team in a symbolic support match for Christophe Gleizes, which has been taking place since 18:30 in a stadium in the Paris region and is attracting about forty personalities from sport, the media and culture.

The international break has resumed its rights for the last time of the year, leaving the evening still fairly empty of matches. It is therefore a notable encounter that is currently being played by French neighbours.

A support match bringing together forty personalities

Since 18:30, a black team has been facing a white team led by Luis Fernandez in this Parisian stadium. The match was organised to support sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, imprisoned in Algeria.

Rudi Garcia, former national team manager, is the coach of the black team, deeply moved by the cause. The white team, led by Luis Fernandez, opposes it in this symbolic duel. This Wednesday, on the occasion of Gleizes' 500 days of detention, all participants gathered around the ball to raise high the fight for his release.

Christophe Gleizes still hopes for a presidential pardon after a conviction to seven years of solid imprisonment for praising terrorism and possession of propaganda publications.

The Turkey – Belgium match will be broadcast live at 18:00 on 12 November.