The family of Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist detained in Algeria, regrets the lack of official support from Kylian Mbappé. Karim Benzema and Zinedine Zidane, as the 2026 World Cup has just begun. Guests on the show C in the airOn France 5, the journalist's mother and stepfather confirmed that they had sent messages to the three leading figures of French football in order to ask them to take a public stance. "They got the message, that's clear. They're not getting involved, that's also very clear."said Francis Godard, Christophe Gleizes' stepfather.
A request for support that went unanswered publicly
The family claims to have contacted Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, and Zinédine Zidane to obtain official support for the journalist imprisoned in Algeria. According to them, the messages were received, but no public statement has followed. "We regret it, but it's the World Cup, so we're not going to jinx them for the matches, we support them, but well, it's true that we would have hoped for a small gesture."Francis Godard added.
French football mobilized, according to the family
Despite this lack of support from big stars, Christophe Gleizes' relatives emphasize that the French football world has rallied around his case. "The football world nevertheless mobilized in an exceptional way, with the French Football Federation and the Professional Football League."Francis Godard indicated, adding that "French football clubs are very mobilized."
A question from his cell before France-Senegal
According to his family, Christophe Gleizes, symbolically accredited by FIFA for the World CupHe will be able to ask a question from his cell during the press conference preceding the France-Senegal match, scheduled for June 15. This symbolic accreditation comes as his family seeks to maintain media pressure surrounding his detention in Algeria, in a context where global attention is focused on the World Cup.
