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France: The Silent Achiever of the DWC.

France: The Silent Achiever of the DWC.

The Diaspora of France
Thu 20 Jun 2013 00:00 GMT

France: The Silent Achiever of the DWC.

France Makes Its Mark in the Diaspora World Cup
France Captain and Central Back defender Suila Fon competes with Tanzania players at the Roy Lester Stadium.

 

Nobody can deny the importance of a good start to any endeavor, and the Diaspora World Cup is no exception. Yet that has not prevented a host of sides digging deep for the Diaspora Team of France after a shaky beginning. What comes out in the headlines news are the two defeats suffered with England and Netherlands. Four big wins in between the games have gone unnoticed especially when they stunned Sierra Leone 3-1 at the Walker Stadium. France still has an uphill battle with three remaining games for the group stage. Team Captain Suila Fon can’t wait to challenge Philippines, the only undefeated team of the 2013 Diaspora World Cup. Giving the performance of both teams so far, most people and critics believe Philippines has the edge. But, we’ve seen this movie before as soccer is an unpredictable game, and defenders especially must not lose concentration until the final whistle. Such an approach and a good performance by France upset England and brought them to the final last year and eventually defeated Scotland to win the trophy. Repeating history is no easy task. Stay Tuned. The Diaspora World Cup

A Team Built Around Football

France's participation highlights how the Diaspora World Cup creates opportunities for players connected to different national communities to compete under a shared identity. The tournament's player records include French representatives across its wider database.

 

Players associated with France have been described in the tournament records through their positions, technical qualities and footballing abilities. This individual talent contributes to the competitive character of the competition.

France and the Spirit of the DWC

The Diaspora World Cup is built around more than football matches. Its stated mission connects soccer with community development and education, making participation an important part of the wider tournament experience.

 

France's involvement fits into that broader environment, where players represent communities while competing against teams with different cultural and national backgrounds.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

France Makes Its Mark in the Diaspora World Cup

The French team may not always receive the same attention as some of the tournament's more prominent stories, but its participation forms part of the wider history of the Diaspora World Cup.

 

Through its players and continued representation, France contributes to the diversity that makes the DWC different from a conventional football competition. The team's story is therefore one of participation, community and football rather than a single match result.

A Quiet Presence With Lasting Impact

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