France's far right didn’t drop its grudge against Les Blues. It recast it.

France's National Rally party has shifted its rhetoric about the national soccer team from racial critiques to working-class solidarity, reflecting broader moderation efforts. The party's leaders, including Jean-Marie and Marine Le Pen, previously criticized the team's diversity but later softened their stance to appeal to center-right voters. This strategic rebranding has helped the party gain credibility as a presidential contender.