There is a recurring theme when you talk to those who know Aurelien Tchouameni “He listened and did exactly what you asked He understood everything first time — everything,” says Claude Dauvillier “He stood out because of how he listened to the older players,” says ex-Bordeaux team-mate Jimmy Briand “He put into practice the advice we gave him.” “He’s someone who’s always listening,” says Tchouameni’s father Each of these voices highlights Tchouameni’s willingness to learn It is the reason he plays the piano, speaks several languages and recently set up a YouTube show called The Bridge in which he interviews figures from the worlds of sport It is the reason Fernand thinks he would have worked in finance had he not been a footballer — and why the 24-year old has become a key player for club and country “Aurelien is curious about everything,” Fernand tells The Athletic He put his mind to foreign languages — today He’s starting to introduce himself to the world of finance to see how it works — he’s going to learn that “You’ll see him talking to a cleaning lady Tchouameni started out at his local club in the Bordeaux area — SJ (Societe de Jeunesse — French for Youth Society) D’Artigues He was born in Rouen in northern France before his family moved to the south-western town of Artigues-pres-Bordeaux for his father’s work as the director of a pharmaceutical factory Tchouameni played in higher age groups because of his ability The club’s former president Dauvillier remembers a boy who was “part of the crowd and a tiny bit on the shy side” but whose words were “never hot air — everything he said was always sensible” “Aurelien did everything,” Dauvillier says It was complicated to position him on the pitch Fernand played an important role in keeping his son focused He would take him to his matches each Saturday and then talk through his performances on the car ride home It is a practice he has kept up to this day “Aurelien thinks I’m very hard on him,” says Fernand it’s me — I’ve seen him play for more than 19 years Tchouameni soon drew the attention of the biggest club in the area — Bordeaux (or to use their full name He helped Artigues beat a Bordeaux side in the final of a regional tournament called the Girondins Cup in 2007 — and two years later his header knocked them out of the semi-finals of another competition at their own ground How Kounde and Tchouameni went from Bordeaux to El Clasico although his father says he blocked an earlier move as he wanted his son to “enjoy himself” He could not formally join their academy until he was 13 he scored 103 goals over the 2012-13 season Coaches at the club were very impressed by his studiousness the former France international and then Bordeaux’s academy director remembers how Tchouameni would attend morning classes for his Baccalaureat (the French equivalent of a high school diploma or A-levels) by himself when he had afternoon training “We were very surprised by that,” Battiston says “It was rare for the young players to go to lessons when they could have stayed in their bedroom and slept.” Tchouameni achieved good marks in those exams despite missing four of nine school months after playing for France at the 2017 Under-17 World Cup in India in the October of that year before signing his first professional deal with Bordeaux the following summer “He expressed himself so well (in the oral exam) the teacher asked ‘Where did you find the time to learn all that?’,” Fernand says Tchouameni made his senior Bordeaux debut at 18, in a Europa League qualifying tie against Latvian side Ventspils in July 2018 with the youngster regularly asking him about his experiences in the national team and outside French club football “I tried to give him advice in the moments where things were going less well, in the moments where he could become annoyed — try to calm him down, simply teach him how to become a great professional,” says Briand. “But it was simple because, like Jules Kounde he had that desire to learn and to use the experience of the older players.” Tchouameni began working on the mental side of the game at Bordeaux and then at fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco signing for the latter for around €17million (£14.4m/$18.2m at current exchange rates) in January 2020 he said he kept a notebook in which he would jot down inspirational quotes from athletes and other figures as well as logging his goals in each match each match has its own specifics and I try to be as diligent as possible on that,” said Tchouameni their revamped talent factory and a team that runs and runs He made 95 appearances for Monaco across all competitions in his two and a half seasons there, becoming a leader under three different managers in Robert Moreno, Niko Kovac and Philippe Clement. Perhaps the only problem — as in his youth days at Artigues — was finding his best position “I had to convince him that his future lay in defensive midfield,” says Kovac, previously manager of Bayern Munich and Croatia’s national team Tchouameni’s language skills began to shine through at Monaco American-accented English on The Bridge — he learned by watching U.S.-made films — and impressed his father by conducting an interview with CNN in that language at 20 which might help explain him being fluent in that too — although Fernand doesn’t think he spoke it with her at home Despite his dad being a lifelong Liverpool admirer “He didn’t even have to think about it,” Fernand says His progress in Spain over the past two seasons has not always been straightforward How Real Madrid won La Liga - artful Ancelotti Tchouameni posted on X after the shootout defeat: “I took responsibility it didn’t work and I’m the first one to be sorry,” and added that France’s future was “bright especially if we can count on you (the fans)” His father says the aftermath was “a little complicated” Il faudra du temps pour digérer l’amertume et la frustration ça n'a pas marché et j'en suis le premier désolé Je suis persuadé que l’avenir de l’@equipedefrance s’annonce radieux, surtout si on peut compter sur vous 🙏🏾🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/GNgiYZvIUi — Tchouameni Aurélien (@atchouameni) December 19, 2022 Keep your head high and it will come back again’,” he says But those aren’t easy moments for anyone.” and two of their three goals have been own goals Tchouameni took advantage of the squad’s downtime to learn the piano while team-mates were playing cards When he turned 23 a month after the tournament He got his wish and continues to play it regularly recently performing a duet with compatriot and close friend Camavinga in an advert for beer company Mahou In the first episode of The Bridge in February Tchouameni told Georgian concert pianist Khatia Buniatishvili that playing the instrument has helped him concentrate in matches “They’re moments of relaxation for him before or after a match,” says Fernand “His mental coach tells him to play to forget things.” That first show also featured ex-Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry former UFC champion Francis Ngannou and British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett Fernand says his son spent an hour speaking to Bartlett after they recorded the episode I think he probably would have had a career in finance.” Tchouameni is looking to establish himself as an undisputed starter for Madrid He played the 12th-most minutes of any player in their squad last season (2,816) as Madrid won a Spanish league-Champions League double — it would have been more but for that foot injury — and was called upon to fill in at centre-back after injuries suffered by first-choice defenders Coaching staff sources say he might continue to play there if Madrid don’t sign a centre-back “We have the case of (long-time midfielder Javier) Mascherano at Barcelona who also knew how to adapt very well to become a centre-back,” says Moreno one of his head coaches at Monaco and a former Spain national-team boss he can become one of Real Madrid’s best central defenders.” He has not forgotten his first club on this rise to the top of the game — Tchouameni has donated kit to Artigues via his foundation and his sponsor Nike and paid them a visit before the World Cup He has agreed to contribute to the club refurbishing their stands and dressing rooms for their centenary this year and Dauvillier has asked the council to rename the club’s sports complex the Stade Aurelien Tchouameni after Artigues’ most famous export Tchouameni has already achieved so much yet has most of his career ahead of him But are his multiple ventures outside the game a way of preparing for life after football “You can tell he has initiative,” says Poyet, the former Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Uruguay midfielder he’s going to have a clear idea of what he’s going to do Not like the majority of us who finish and say France still striving to coax the best from Antoine Griezmann (Top photo: Matt McNulty – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Depending on where you live, you might be seeing local gyms reopen or prepare to do so in the near future. In some places, like Sweden But working out during and after the pandemic looks a little different Many fitness facilities have already created new rules and gym setups to keep staff and clients safe during workouts.  From stricter hygiene measures to limited group classes here's what you can expect to see when you go back to the gym based on how people are working out now.  Research suggests that group fitness classes with many people sweating in a small space might be especially risky for spreading disease some gyms are bringing classes with big groups outdoors since the open space better allows for social distancing.  For fitness classes that are continuing indoors gyms are limiting the number of participants and requiring people to sign up in advance Many gyms have also designated areas for each participant to maintain distance throughout the workout even in a smaller studio space.  gyms have revamped their hygiene protocols and reduced hours to allow for more time to clean and sanitize the facilities.  The protocol prioritizes high-touch surfaces like exercise machines, weights, railings, and lockers. To maintain social distancing throughout workout areas gyms have cordoned off or unplugged some cardio machines like treadmills Although gym hygiene has always been important sanitizing equipment before and after use is now mandatory in many fitness facilities Cleaning wipes, spray bottles, and hand sanitizer have become a regular feature as gyms have re-opened to the public each member is given a spray bottle to wipe down their equipment after use.  High fever is a common symptom of COVID-19 the disease caused by the novel coronavirus France has allowed a partial reopen of gyms in some areas starting June 2, according to France 24 but gym-goers are still required to wear masks and maintain distance at the gym.  A Vermont gym owner moved his operation outside after a judge ruled he could no longer operate his indoor facility, the Burlington Free Press reported.  For example, in Beijing, where gyms reopened last months after three months of lockdowns, everyone who enters the gym is required to have their temperature checked at the door, reported Martin Quin Pollard of Reuters They must also wear a mask and maintain a distance of six feet from others whenever possible.  The gyms are subject to spot-checks three times a day from regulators to make sure the rules are being followed and that the facility is cleaned thoroughly.  How to safely go to the gym and reduce your risk of getting the coronavirus What it's like to go to the gym in Sweden, where lockdowns never happened One dance fitness workshop led to 112 coronavirus cases in South Korea, a report says The date is approaching and you're still short of ideas for New Year's Eve we've got the best ideas for you in Bordeaux we start looking for the best way to end the year in style After spending several days in the kitchen preparing for Christmas we just want to be served and enjoy a good we’ve decided to give you a helping hand in your search by listing the best parties in Bordeaux It’s that time of year again, and Château Théâtre Descas has understood that we’ve organized an evening that begins with a glass of champagne and continues under the lights of the cabaret a DJ set takes to the decks to bring the party to a close If you’re looking for an all-inclusive way to round off 2024, New Year’s Eve at La Grande Poste is just the ticket a DJ to keep you entertained until 2025 and a photobooth to remember the evening for a long time (and redecorate your fridge) All the ingredients are there to make sure your evening lives up to your expectations and makes for some crazy Instagram posts We’re offering you a colorful New Year’s Eve in the most traditional of cabarets where spectators are at the heart of the show You’ll be dazzled by the extraordinary costumes and performances that make this Bordeaux landmark a must-see Burgundy delicacies and Bordeaux wine are on the menu 📍23 Avenue du Mirail 33370 artigues-pres-bordeaux Is eating well your priority? Le cent33 invites you for an elegant evening where gastronomy takes center stage The team has concocted an exceptional menu to welcome 2025 in style dinner will be accompanied by a live music band We look forward to seeing you on your 31st La Boca invites you to a festive and convivial evening on December 31 You’re simply invited to spend some time with your loved ones reminiscing about your exploits over the past year and no fewer than 14 food and beverage corners will have you salivating Fun and exceptional artists for an exceptional evening ✨ Program: ZARAKI B2B LE DRESSEUR / ALEX GARCIA B2B R.A.F.A / FURY TEMPO B2B AKALMY / APOPHIS B2B NAÏS / Z-LEAF B2B KORS La Rédac' ©FramarzoJolie surprise pour tous les amoureux du discount Le magasin Action de Mérignac s'agrandit pour offrir encore plus de rayons et une superficie plus vaste et dépasse les 1 000 m² pour un shopping plus aéré Le magasin Action de Mérignac va bientôt agrandir sa surface commerciale passant de 875 à plus de 1 175 m² afin d’accueillir encore plus de clients Depuis son ouverture en 2017 dans le quartier de Chemin-Long le géant du hard-discount originaire des Pays-Bas rencontre un grand succès et attire chaque jour plus de 1 800 clients L'agrandissement de 15% validé par la CDAD devrait lui permettre d’en recevoir davantage une fois les travaux terminés Coût du chantier :  700 000 euros.  un nouveau magasin Action a ouvert ses portes en novembre à Artigues-près-Bordeaux portant à neuf le nombre d’établissements dans la métropole bordelaise Très appréciée pour ces prix-minis et son catalogue de milliers de produits utiles et tendances l'enseigne a été élue marque préférée des Français pendant deux années consécutives Elle compte un total de 21 boutiques en Gironde désormais Source In an effort to stay fit and sane in these trying times Americans have become especially innovative when it comes to finding ways to exercise during the pandemic.  With quarantines and stay-at-home mandates prompting temporally closures at many gym chains and fitness boutiques around the country Americans have turned to new ways to get their blood pumping Some are equipping their own at-home studios with Peloton bikes and NordicTrack treadmills leading to massive sales booms and weeks-long back orders while others are unfurling their yoga mats and queuing up virtual streaming classes from their favorite instructors.  We took a closer look at some of the biggest trends in fitness as the pandemic continues on.  In addition to hard-to-find items like toilet paper and Clorox wipes during the pandemic dumbbells have been an unexpected addition to the list demand for dumbbells has increased dramatically in recent months leaving sellers in short supply and Americans without free weights.  According to Vox part of the shortage has to do with supply chain delays from early shutdowns in China The dearth of the weights was compounded by lack of inventory from sellers that usually stock up on fitness products at the beginning of the year and were unable to predict the pandemic-related surge.  even after the company announced it was increasing production in June.  consumers began to buy at-home fitness en masse to create their own fitness centers at home In addition to skyrocketing growth of Peloton bikes companies like NordicTrack and Nautilus that specialize in products like treadmills and rowing machines have reported record sales.  Colleen Logan, vice president of marketing at Icon Health & Fitness, the parent company of NordicTrack, told Vox that the company experienced "crazy" demand with sales increasing by 600% in May.   Though gyms have slowly started to reopen across the country they're not the same fitness centers we once knew them to be Many companies are enforcing strict social distancing and safety protocols and taking the temperature of gymgoers before entering the facility.  In regions where gyms are still prohibited from opening, some gym owners have covertly started opening their doors on the sly in defiance of state policies. According to NPR's Planet Money the "speakeasy gyms" are part of a growing culture of the "COVID-19 Prohibition era," and many of these secret gymgoers are not adhering to protocols like social distancing.  "The longer gym shutdowns last during the COVID-19 prohibition era the more likely people will evade them," NPR's Greg Rosalsky wrote in a recent Planet Money newsletter millions of workout fiends in cold climates could have fewer legal options to exercise Speakeasy gyms could have an even greater demand." According to findings from Sensor Tower fitness app downloads increased by 47% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2020 reaching a total of 656 million health and fitness apps downloaded during the period which Sensor Tower found had a "particularly sharp rise" with a record 3.4 million users in May an uptick of 179.2% from January 2020.  Many popular boutique fitness chains ranging from Rumble to CorePower Yoga have taken their classes online offering some classes for free to stream directly from home personal trainers have started to convene small groups for socially distant outdoor fitness classes in an effort to keep the blood pumping and still make an extra buck.  Some are even getting extra creative with the outdoor fitness trend including exercising in socially distant bubbles.  Juliette A ©Renée GirondeCe mardi 3 décembre la jeune entreprise Girondine Renée lance son premier atelier-magasin dédié au petit électroménager et high tech d’occasion le site marchand Renée franchit une étape avec un atelier-magasin de plus de 700m² dédié à l’occasion et à la réparation Pour Noël, Renée lance son atelier-magasin 100% seconde main Le nouveau concept store de 700 m2 - avec boutique et atelier de réparation - sera officiellement ouvert au public ce mardi 3 décembre Plus de 130 catégories de produits dans les univers du petit électroménager du multimédia et de la téléphonie avec un nombre de références sur chaque catégorie qui s’étoffe quotidiennement De la cafetière à filtre à 8€ au PC portable à 199€ en passant par les modèles emblématiques de chez Dyson ou Nespresso il y en a pour tous les besoins et pour tous les budgets Et pour ceux qui cherchent un appareil bien particulier un site marchand permet de préparer son achat en consultant le stock en temps réel et les informations sur chaque produit Proposer un choix similaire à celui qu’offrent les grands magasins d’électroménager mais exclusivement en seconde main pour favoriser une consommation plus responsable lutter contre la surconsommation et limiter son impact sur l'environnement "Renée a été créée pour offrir une vraie alternative aux sites de petites annonces et surtout à l’achat de produits neufs" livre Sonia Genin la co-fondatrice de la jeune entreprise girondine A la manière d'une cuisine ouverte où les chefs concoctent les plats face aux clients d'un restaurant la toute jeune entreprise adaptée répare les appareils derrière les vitres de son atelier montre l’envers du décor avec des fenêtres qui donnent sur nos ateliers Tous les appareils sont réparés et reconditionnés avant d'être présentés en magasin Un moyen de valoriser autant les réparateurs que les produits  Renée emploie principalement des personnes en situation de handicap.  tous les produits sont vérifiés remis en état sur place et bénéficient d’une garantie commerciale de 6 mois Et pour aller plus loin dans la lutte contre l’obsolescence ils lanceront prochainement leur service de réparation Un modèle d’entreprise d’un nouveau genre pour le pouvoir d’achat des Français et pour l'inclusivité.  33370 Artigues-près-BordeauxOuvert du mardi au samedi de 10H à 18H Ella Billet Et si cette année 2023 était celle de l'exode urbain Le Gouvernement a publié une carte interactive des loyers en France on peut découvrir les loyers d'une maison à la location par commune.  Voici un outil qui devrait vous être d'une grande aide Le Gouvernement a dévoilé une carte réalisée en partenariat avec le Groupe SeLoger et Leboncoin qui recense tous les prix au m2 des appartements et maisons dans près de 35 000 villes de l'hexagone Lorsqu'on zoome sur le territoire de la Gironde on s'aperçoit que le département (tout rouge) est l'un des plus chers du pays avec l'Île de France les Bouches-du-Rhône et le Rhône Rien de très surprenant finalement : Paris Bordeaux et Marseille sont toujours en tête du classement des prix immobiliers.  15€ le prix au m2 d'une maison en location à Bordeaux Lorsqu'on regarde de plus près la Gironde on peut découvrir le loyer d'annonce par m² charges comprises pour une maison ou un appartement type du parc privé locatif Si l'on s'intéresse aux maisons on voit que Bordeaux et sa Métropole affichent des prix culminant à 15€ le m2 (14€ pour Talence 12,1€ pour Eysines ou 13,3€ pour Bègles) plus on s'éloigne de la cité girondine jusqu'à atteindre l'orange foncé voire même clair.  Les 5 villes les moins chères autour de Bordeaux pour louer une maison La contrée la plus intéressante pour louer une maison se situe entre Libourne et Créon se situent les 5 communes les plus proches de Bordeaux où le prix d'une location de maison au m2 est le plus bas Nérigean à 8,8€ le m2 suivie de Camarsac à égalité avec Saint-Germain-du-Puch et Baron à 9,6€ le m2 et enfin Saint-Quentin-de-Baron à 9,9€ le m2 Les 5 communes se situent à une vingtaine de kilomètres de Bordeaux soit 35 minutes de voitures (hors-bouchons).  Si on s'intéresse aux 5 villes de Bordeaux Métropole alors Ambès est la grande gagnante avec 8,6€ le m2 suivie de Artigues-près-Bordeaux (10,5€ le m2), Ambarès-et-Lagrave (10,7€ le m2) Cenon (10,8€ le m2) et enfin Bassens (10,9€ le m2).  Toutes les infos par ici