As the Coupe de France enters its high-stakes quarter-final phase (March 3–5), the FFF is pivoting from competition to camaraderie with the launch of “Le Maillot Partagé.” Conceived by entrepreneur and former amateur player Patrice Pruvot, the project features two-tone jerseys that literally zip together the colors of opposing teams.
How the Protocol Works
The initiative will be visible at major venues including the Orange Vélodrome, Groupama Stadium, Le Moustoir, and La Meinau:
- The Jersey: The home team’s youth escorts will wear jerseys featuring home colors on the left and away colors on the right. The visiting team’s escorts will wear the inverse configuration.
- The Message: Accompanied by the slogan “Unis par la même passion” (United by the Same Passion), the move aims to foster tolerance and benevolence in the stands.
- The Ambassadors: French football legends have been recruited to lead the campaign, including Basile Boli (OM), Pierre Laigle (OL), and Guillaume Lacour (Strasbourg).
Future Expansion
The FFF has signaled that if the reception remains positive during the quarter-finals, the “Shared Jersey” protocol will be extended to the semi-finals and the grand final scheduled for April and May 2026. This follows a broader trend of French football governing bodies using the pitch to highlight social causes, such as the LFP’s recent cancer awareness campaigns.