During this difficult period of confinement, linked to the coronavirus pandemic, some Ligue 1 footballers make pretty gestures. And this is particularly the case for Florian Thauvin.
During this health crisis, the clubs and their players are all as generous as each other. Between donating money or helping caregivers, footballers show their full involvement in society. In recent hours, it is Florian Thauvin’s gesture that has been noticed in particular. Confined to his home in Marseille, the OM striker did invest for “Little Brothers of the Poor”, an association helping elderly people in a precarious situation. While he is spending his time for the benefit of a good cause, the world champion has made a new friend on social media: Odette, 96, a football fan and the France team.
In video, Thauvin takes the time to chat with this isolated person. In their conversation, the French international and Odette exchange advice on everyday life. A little moment of happiness for Thauvin. “What a fabulous look at life despite the confinement. Take care of the elderly close to you. Be there for them, help them ”, commented on Twitter, the 27-year-old player. “It was a great video, thanks for the support! “replied Odette. Now the two new friends hope to meet for real during an OM match at the Vélodrome. “We will try to find places for Odette to be in the front row”, launched Thauvin, who is taking advantage of this period of health crisis to give people a smile. An action well worth a goal!
To his delight, Odette, 96, a football fan, had the joy of speaking more than once with @FlorianThauvin, touched by our actions against the isolation of the elderly. Great moment of respite & exchange # intergenerational during #confinement # NoublPasLesAinés @ Players4society pic.twitter.com/yNnc9DRiLH
– Little Brothers of the Poor (@PFPauvres) May 2, 2020
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