The French national team dreams of stitching a third star onto their shirt at the 2026 World Cup. However, what no one expected was that Les Bleus’ secret weapon would be not tactical, but mystical. Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has surprised everyone with a truly surreal gift.
During President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to the training camp in Clairefontaine, the minister handed out two “protection stones” to each player. The esoteric pack includes a blue jasper, to help achieve goals, and a rock crystal, ideal for reducing stress and muscle pain.
“Blue jasper gives the strength to achieve goals. Rock crystal reduces anxiety and boosts confidence,” the minister told the squad.
The players, stunned
Didier Deschamps’ squad, along with Macron himself, were completely taken aback. Although the intention was to motivate the world runners-up, the scene prompted poker faces and tremendous bewilderment among the elite footballers.
As expected, social media has exploded with memes and criticism. Many fans are furious over lithotherapy’s lack of scientific rigor, demanding that real mental and physical preparation be prioritized over the magic of minerals.
Will the amulet work in the United States, Mexico and Canada? Mbappé and company already have their stones ready. Only time will tell whether this curious talisman guides them to glory or turns into the tournament’s biggest meme.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
