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Sunday, 22 July 2018

Standing with Trevor Noah: a World Cup for France is a win for Africa too

The Daily Show host was right: the official ‘colorblindness’ of the French state ignores the realities of race and racism

Last Sunday, France – and all its domestic racial and religious politics – was placed fully on display. Les Bleus had just claimed their second World Cup, besting a gritty Croatia 4-2.

Related: After this World Cup victory, can France finally throw off racism? | Myriam François

Dear France,

Congratulations on winning the #WorldCup.

The French ambassador to the U.S. @GerardAraud criticized Trevor for congratulating Africa on France’s World Cup victory. Trevor responds #BetweenTheScenes: pic.twitter.com/5nJklXRyY8

When they win, they’re black, white, Arab, and when they lose, they’re lowlifes from the ghetto

Related: Harmony, humility and respect: this World Cup was Deschamps’ triumph | Marcel Desailly

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