ASSE player Morgane Belkhiter experienced a heartbreaking experience during the women’s CAN. After a brilliant performance, his course ended on a quarter-final injury against Ghana, following an unsanctioned stroke. This elimination triggered a wave of online criticism and harassment, targeting not only the player but also her family. Morgane denounced the absence of VAR in the game and expressed her pain at what he felt was a lack of respect for his relatives, with messages sent by anonymous accounts. Despite the personal criticism she can endure, she stressed the inacceptable attack on her family, denouncing a situation that goes beyond sport and raises the persistent issue of online hatred of athletes.

At the same time, Jonathan Détrier, player of the Asse Coeur-Vert, was selected for the first time as a French team to participate in the EPFA Nations Cup in Italy. This nomination, the result of an exceptional season and two preparation sessions, is a consecration for the player, who has made a significant contribution to the fourth place of his team in D1. Detrier, number 10 green, expressed his pride and determination to ensure his contribution to the national team, with the goal of dethroning England, champion in title. Prior to the tournament, the French team will conduct a prep training in Mâcon.

The history of Morgane Belkhiter and Jonathan Détrier illustrate two facets of the current reality of professional sport. The first highlights athletes’ vulnerability to online harassment and the need to protect them, while the second celebrates the recognition of talent and the hard work of players. These two examples highlight the importance of supporting athletes in their journeys, both on the ground and in their personal lives, and of combating the drifts of online hatred and harassment.