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World Cup 2026: Léon and Clément - Two generations, one passion

World Cup 2026: Léon and Clément - Two generations, one passion
France 24 Friday 26 June 2026, 12:31 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Both crossed the Atlantic to follow ‘Les Bleus’ in the United States. But while ten-year-old Léon is attending his first World Cup. Clément d’Antibes - aged 78 and a celebrity among France supporters - is at his tenth.

Both crossed the Atlantic to follow ‘Les Bleus’ in the United States. But while ten-year-old Léon is attending his first World Cup. Clément d’Antibes - aged 78 and a celebrity among France supporters - is at his tenth. Although separated by more than 60 years, they are united by their passion for football – and the chance to experience the World Cup firsthand with friends and family. Keywords for this article
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