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When the Rugby World Cup starts on Friday, all eyes will be on one man: Antoine Dupont (26). The Frenchman is currently regarded as the best player in the world and should finally lead the hosts to their first World Cup title. With the three-time world champion New Zealand awaits Les Tricolores however, a tough piece from the start. The tournament starts on Friday at 9.15 p.m.
But not only because of his sporting achievements, Dupont is a favorite of the country. His down-to-earth nature and love of his roots make the 26-year-old a popular figure. Do you want an example? Together with his brother Clément, the scrum half invested last year in the renovation of the family farm in Castelnau-Magnoac – a village at the foot of the Pyrenees – where the two spent most of their childhood. The result: a hotel and reception complex that is worth a visit.
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And even his companions remain enthusiastic when asked about Dupont. His cousin Gaëtan Rousse told the Guardian: “We don’t really realize that we have a cousin or friend who is the best player in the world.”
To this day, Dupont visits his childhood home whenever his career allows. His cousin describes the village as a haven for the rugby star: “I think he likes coming back because here he meets the people he knows and doesn’t necessarily get all the attention like in town.” Dupont has been playing in the great city of Toulouse since 2017, where he enjoys celebrity status.
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The comparison with national football hero Zinedine Zidane (51) shows that the French captain, who led his country to victory in the Six Nations tournament in 2022, already has a legend title in his country: Dupont has only just got the leading role taken in one Volvic ad – the campaign is very reminiscent of the one from 2000, when Zidane was the advertising character.
That year, the three-time world footballer managed to win the European Championship. Will Dupont be able to surpass this success with the world title? A lot of people hope for that. (mo)
Source : Blick
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