Emmanuel Macron having a kickabout with Marseille is the coolest thing a world leader did this week
What better way to spend your holidays than playing football with your favourite team?
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French president Emmanuel Macron has fulfilled the dreams of many footballing fans, by having a kickabout with his favourite team.
The leader is on holiday in Marseille with his wife Brigitte, and met up with Olympique Marseille of Ligue 1.
French winger Florian Thauvin, 24, spoke of his “pride” and “pleasure” to play with his country’s 39-year-old leader.
Meanwhile 28-year-old midfielder Gregory Sertic thanked the president for the surprise visit – which included training and a lunch.
After his visit, Macron took to social media himself to thank Les Olympiens for having him.
