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Sophie is a Paris-based technology journalist covering the Western European startup ecosystem. With over a decade of experience reporting on venture capital, fintech, and deep tech innovation across France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg, she brings sharp analytical insight to the stories shaping Europe's digital economy.

France leaves press box seat empty at World Cup to spotlight imprisoned journalist

June 15, 2026 by Sophie Renard

French sports journalists are highlighting the case of Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist who is in prison in Algeria, by leaving an empty seat in the press box at every France game at the World Cup. Gleizes was sentenced to 7 years in prison in 2025 for supporting terrorism.

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