France Coach Zidane Shows Support for Journalist Gleizes Jailed in Algeria
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Zinedine Zidane, the new coach of the French national football team, has publicly expressed his support for Christophe Gleizes for the first time. Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison for "apology for terrorism" and has been incarcerated in Algeria for over a year. This is a significant new show of support for the family and friends of the French journalist.
For the first time, Zinédine Zidane took a stand this Tuesday in favour of the release of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, imprisoned in Algeria
During his first press conference at the head of the Blues, on Tuesday 28 July, "Zizou", a valiant of public statements, had a few words for the journalist imprisoned for more than two years in Algeria.
When questioned during his presentation as a new selector of the Bleus, Zinédine Zidane gave her support to the French journalist imprisoned in Algeria and sentenced to seven years in prison for "apology of terrorism".
The new breeder of Les Bleus was asked about the situation of Christophe Gleizes at a press conference.
Journalist Christophe Gleizes remains at the heart of many diplomatic efforts to obtain his release. After the hopes raised by the 2026 World Cup, his parents tell of their daily struggle, the rare visits to prison and their determination to get him out.
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