The 8th day of the expedition starts with the morning assembly at the police academy.
We have breakfast with croissants and coffee in the dormitory and say goodbye to the city of Sanzu.

The first destination is Clainfontaine, which takes 2 hours by bus from Sance.
The large facility deep in the forest is similar to J-Village in Fukushima, Japan.

The guide introduced us to the facilities.
This facility was completed in 1988 and won the World Cup ten years later.
This is the commemorative monument.

And the first one guided was the pitch mainly used for the under-category representatives.
Under the natural grass, there seems to be artificial turf laid down, which appears to reduce the burden on the players.
In addition, there is a device that generates heat between the natural grass and artificial turf, along with equipment to keep the grass in good condition at all times.

Inside Crain Fontaine, there are 9 pitches, mainly used by players from the JFA Academy in Japan.
There are 7 accommodations for that purpose. It seems that the accommodations improve as the category increases.
There are places within the facility where the gates of a 13th-century temple remain intact.
 

We also had the opportunity to tour the accommodation facility that has been renovated from an 18th-century castle used by the national team.
The national team uses it for a total of about 5 weeks a year.
During that period, games were set up so that players and coaches could operate without stress, and the locker rooms also have boxes with key locks.
There are spike drying machines, tools for stretching spikes, and training facilities.

We also had the opportunity to tour the medical facilities.
Two doctors are on-site, and X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans are available.
The facilities include machines that correct poor running form and a rehabilitation pool, creating a very well-equipped environment.

Next, we headed to the home stadium of Paris Saint-Germain.
Stop by the merchandise shop, then head to the French Football Association.
There, the manager let me hold the World Cup (championship trophy).

And visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Along the way, we encountered a demonstration march, experiencing something unique to overseas, and headed to the Arc de Triomphe.
Perhaps because a commemorative ceremony was being held, its grandeur was overwhelming.
The radiating roads extending from the center of the circle are very beautiful, especially the Champs-Élysées, which was stunning.

Farewell to Mr. Oguri from Paris Saint-Germain, who assisted us with interpretation and attendance at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
During this expedition, we received support in every aspect, and you fought as a member of the team in the match.
Mr. Oguri's feelings as he continues to do his best alone in France without any Japanese people around.
In order to respond to the feelings of the various people who took care of us during this expedition, both the players and the staff will engrave this in their hearts and do their best.