The France Official Supporters’ Membership (OSC) gathered in Paris earlier than our Champions League recreation on the Parc des Princes. Throughout the occasion, they had been in a position to get pictures with the trophies and meet former Metropolis participant Ali Bernarbia.
Members of the France department met up on the Bootleg, their conventional Paris venue, to benefit from the trophies received in the course of the 23/24 season.
Forty members turned out for the occasion to fulfill considered one of Metropolis’s former gamers, Ali Benarbia, who was current for the event.
The Algerian, who performed for Metropolis between 2001 and 2003, took half in a Q&A session, as a part of the French Moon podcast, created by supporters of the France department and on account of be broadcasted shortly.
The French followers then mingled with followers from the UK and the remainder of the world to create a heat environment earlier than the match, earlier than heading to the stadium for the match.
An occasion with a pleasant spirit, and an opportunity for members of the department to get to know one another.
“It was a pleasure to share this occasion within the presence of department members and Ali Benabia right here in Paris for this prestigious night. It enabled us to get to know one another and share our experiences. I might additionally prefer to thank the Membership for giving me the chance to see the trophies in such a heat environment”, mentioned Emre, one of many members of the France department.
Regardless of the defeat, the members of the department had been glad to share a second collectively, to have the ability to strategy the trophies and to fulfill a participant who has marked the membership’s historical past, as Nelson explains:
“Earlier than kick-off, we had been on the Bootleg bar with English supporters in an unimaginable environment. The Membership’s trophies had been on show, and we even had the prospect to speak with Metropolis legend Ali Benarbia.
The department organised the occasion very properly, making it much more particular. The night would have been extra stunning with a victory, however that is a part of the sport – it’s essential to settle for defeats, even when it is all the time troublesome. All in all, it was a terrific night with many memorable moments.”
Regardless of the disappointing end result, the French followers had been glad to share this second collectively: “Even with the defeat, if I needed to do it once more, I would enroll immediately! Thanks for organising the occasion,” mentioned Nicolas, one of many members current that day.
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