Unknown in France, the country of his birth, Paul Cabannes is a star in Brazil. This successful comedian and author is followed by almost 2.5 million fans on his Instagram account. A status that allows him to cross certain boundaries and sometimes invite himself into the political arena and among world powers.
In March 2024, he accepted an invitation from the Republic of Brazil to participate in the presidential luncheon between President Lula and Emmanuel Macron. Bis repeated a year later, last June, at a dinner between the two presidents at the Élysée Palace.
Therefore, it is not surprising that he was once again invited to meet with President Macron on the occasion of President Macron’s recent short visit to Latin America – to Brazil for COP30 and then to Mexico.
Despite the very tense political context in France, Emmanuel Macron offered himself a few relaxing moments with the comedian. Casual interview, on board the presidential plane, and broadcast on social networks.
Paul Cabannes specifically proposed to Emmanuel Macron a little game with five real or false “curiosities” about Brazil. The first relates to the song “Voyage, voyage” which will be “sung at all barbecues” in the country. This sets the tone.
Then, Brazil complied, the others focused on football and more specifically on OM, his favorite club. “Ronaldo, the Brazilian Ronaldo Fenomeno, stated in 2017 that he would like to play for Olympique de Marseille if he played in France,” said the comedian. “Not only true, but obvious,” answered the head of state with a mischievous smile. Cabannes then clarified, while facing the camera, “that President Macron is a supporter of Olympique de Marseille”.
Marseille? “It’s almost like a Brazilian audience”
“Like any great player, he wants to stay alive… here he is, the audience is almost from Brazil, Marseille,” emphasized Emmanuel Macron. Unfortunately Ronaldo never expressed his desire to play for OM…
A response that did not satisfy the president who, jokingly, asked the Brazilian two-time world champion and two-time Ballon d’Or to restore the truth. “Is it wrong?” NO ! But no, he said it,” stressed Emmanuel Macron with a smile. “Ronaldo, if you see…”, the actor continued to the camera. “Yes, Ronaldo,” continued the French president. This is a call for Ronaldo. If we can fix it. Ronaldo, please clarify. » We are waiting for a response from the person concerned.
