New Caledonia: at the Under-15 World Cup, Baku instrumentalizes the footballers from the Rock to denounce "French colonialism"

A protest featuring Kanak independence flags occurred during the U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, where young players from New Caledonia participated. The demonstration, seemingly staged, included slogans against French colonialism, but the young athletes appeared indifferent to the political context. The event highlighted the unique status of New Caledonia and its separate football federation, distinct from France.