Behind the scenes of the draw for the 32nd finals

This draw of 32^e The finale is full of little anecdotes during an evening that was rich in emotions.

Javier Pastore, the star of the evening
The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is the guest star of this draw for the 32nd final at the Parc des Princes this Monday evening. The Argentinian posed with many people, club leaders but also journalists, influencers and officials. And it was he who brought the cup from the stadium stand to the room where the draw took place.

Javier Pastore was called upon this Monday evening. (Photo Philippe Le Brech)

29 clubs present out of 64
Barely half of the clubs made the trip for this draw for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France at the Parc des Princes. An overseas club, RC Saint-Joseph (Guadeloupe) was present. The only Corsican amateur club in the thirty-second final, USC Corte was also in the game with its emblematic president Jacques Colombani.

Two injured to carry out the draw
The draw for the three groups was made by the French international Griedje Mbock and the handball player Elohim Prandi. What do the two have in common? They are recovering from an injury. The latter even confessed that he was not sure of being ready for the World Cup in Croatia, Norway and Denmark from January 14.

Griedje Mbock and Elohim Prandi made the draw. (Photo Philippe Le Brech)

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Two clubs on video during the evening
The FFF and beIN Sport had chosen to be in duplex with two Regional 1 clubs during this draw of 32^e of final. At L'Union Saint-Jean, everyone exploded with joy when the opponent was known: AS Monaco. In Tours too, there was joy as FC Lorient will travel to the Vallée du Cher stadium in December.

The notable absence of Philippe Diallo
“The president of the Federation is not here?” He could still have made the effort to come to the draw for 32^e of final. » … “Especially since amateur clubs are voting this year! » During a moment of conviviality after the draw, we overheard this exchange between two presidents of amateur clubs. The president-candidate came out of a three-day trip to Hauts-de-France, Brittany and Pays de la Loire.

Print then DNCG for La Roche VF
“If I hadn't had DNCG tomorrow morning (this morning, Editor's note), I don't know if I would have come to the draw. » This little confidence comes from Christophe Chabot, the president of La Roche Vendée Football, during a conversation with the co-presidents of Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu.

Christophe Chabot, the president of La Roche VF, with the French Cup. (Photo Philippe Le Brech)

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Eyes that sparkle for the Phillibertines
« When we see the list of clubs that were in our group, our eyes sparkle. » Co-president of US Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Patrice Gautier had a big smile Monday evening. Coming with his friend Thierry Nogues, they were able to get to know other club leaders. But also have a good evening at the Parc des Princes, culminating in a photo with the Coupe de France.

Denis Hildenbrand, the darling of journalists
With his strong accent and his infectious smile, the president of Still-Mutzig was interviewed a dozen times during the evening. His club will host Stade de Reims and his reaction was so joyful when Elohim Prandi announced that the whole room turned around. Denis Hildenbrand is a really good salesman for this club resulting from the merger of the two cities in 2022.

The next draw in Lens
Even if nothing has been officially confirmed, the draw for the round of 16 will take place at the Bollaert stadium after the match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain. This clash of 32^e of the French Cup final will indeed be broadcast by beIN Sport at the end of this beautiful weekend.

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