Why are there so many black players in France?

Many African countries, such as C? te d 'Ivoire and Senegal, were once French colonies. Although these countries are independent from French colonial rule, many of their relations with France have not been broken. France has always had close ties with French-speaking countries in Africa. People in these countries also speak French. Many people from these African countries immigrated to France and their descendants were born in France. They are accustomed to French culture, including football culture, have French nationality, received French football training and become a part of French football. Just like Vieira in Senegal. From Evras, Senegal.

Some countries are not former colonies of France. Players from these countries come to play in French leagues, live in France for a long time and acquire French nationality. Such as Boumsong in Cameroon, Makelele in the Democratic Republic of Congo, desailly in Ghana,

In addition, the French national team also has players from former French colonies in other regions. For example, Thuram is from Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, Anelka is from Martinique in the Caribbean, Calombu is from New Caledonia in Oceania, and Malouda is from Guyana in South America.