Lilian Thuram

Lilian Thuram is a retired French football player, known for his successful career, including winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000 with France. He is also a prominent anti-racism activist and president of the Lilian Thuram Foundation, which focuses on education against racism. He is newsworthy due to his recent op-ed in *Le Monde* addressing the racist attacks against Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis. Thuram argues that these attacks are rooted in historical stereotypes of negrophobia. His commentary highlights the ongoing issue of racism and the importance of challenging prejudice. Separately, an article mentions that a player has surpassed his achievements, referencing his son, potentially highlighting a new generation surpassing the father's legacy in football.