Laure Boulleau, confirmed commitment

On the eve of the broadcast of her documentary on Canal+, Laure Boulleau explains why she is making the fight

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:29 PM

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Laure Boulleau explained her commitment to fighting soccer violence ahead of her Canal+ documentary release.
Boulleau co-directed the documentary titled "How about we calm down?" to address growing hostility in the sport.
The consultant expressed concern over aggressive adult behavior toward youth players and young referees.

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Former player and Canal+ consultant Laure Boulleau explained her commitment to combating violence in soccer ahead of the broadcast of her new documentary. Co-directed by Boulleau and titled "How about we calm down?", the documentary focuses on the rise of aggressive behavior across both amateur and professional levels of the sport.

Speaking to L'Equipe, Boulleau stated that becoming a mother deepened her sense of responsibility regarding sideline toxicity, citing hostile parents, fan aggression, and poor conduct from professionals such as Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca. She warned that escalating hostility threatens the future of soccer participation among youth.

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Laure Boulleau, confirmed commitment

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