“I think in Europe our goals are in sport and we are focused on that. I think there are few players that are open-minded but a lot are focused only on the sport. I understand that, as we are born like that.”

French former professional footballer

Blaise Matuidi is a French former professional footballer, born in 1987, who played as a midfielder. He is known for his spells with Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and the France national team. His career is most closely associated with the modern era of French and European football. He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, and his name is linked to a long run at the top level of the game.