Supporting France taught me one thing; South Africa 2010 taught me another

Author: Leighton KoopmanPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: South Africa

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Supporting France taught me one thing; South Africa 2010 taught me another

The author recounts his support for the French team since their 1998 victory with players like Blanc, Zidane, Thuram, and Barthez, then the disappointment of their group-stage exit in 2002. He also recalls the 2010 World Cup match in South Africa where Bafana Bafana beat France 2-1 in Bloemfontein, featuring Steven Pienaar and Florent Malouda.

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