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Emmanuel Macron invited UBB to the Élysée after their second European title, but the club declined the offer. Why such a choice? We explain the reasons that led UBB to make this unexpected decision.
After being overlooked last year, the rugby European champions finally received an official invitation from the President of the Republic. However, the timing didn’t align with the celebrations planned in Bordeaux. The players returned to their hometown on Sunday, where tens of thousands of supporters were waiting for them for a festive parade. This event was followed by a night of celebrations, making a last-minute trip to Paris impossible.
Laurent Marti, the president of UBB, thus made the decision to decline the invitation, even though he expressed his gratitude for this gesture of recognition. This refusal highlights the club's priorities and its commitment to its supporters. UBB's decision underscores the passion that unites the players and their fans, placing the collective spirit above institutional honors.
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