(Phnom Penh): Samdech Techo Hun Sen Cambodian Senate President said that he had sent a message to French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing his confidence in the French national football team and extending his best wishes for their success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a message posted on his social media on Sunday (Jul. 12), Samdech Techo said he and President Macron have remained in regular contact via WhatsApp since late 2022, including after he stepped down as prime minister.

Along with asking about President Macron and his family's well-being, Samdech Techo said he expressed confidence in Les Bleus and wished them victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his message with, "Vive Les Bleus!!!"

Samdech Techo also clarified that the photo of him holding the FIFA World Cup trophy was taken in 2022 when FIFA representatives and French players brought the trophy to Cambodia and other Asian countries. He added that the No. 9 jersey featured in the photo was his personal jersey, a number he consistently wore during his past football endeavours.
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