Kylian Mbappéforward of the French team, showed this Sunday his rejection of extremes in politics, in reference to Marine Le Pen’s party (National Rally)and asked his compatriots to vote in the next legislative elections to prevent the extreme right from governing.
“We are at a crucial moment for our country. The Eurocup is important in our career, but we are citizens and we are not disconnected from what happens in our own country. “We are in an unprecedented situation and at an important moment,” he highlighted.
“We are a generation that can make history. We know that the extremes are at the doors of our power. I call on everyone to vote, to become aware of the situation. We have the need to identify with our values of respect. I hope we make the right decision,” she said.
Mbappé offered his most committed and political appearance before the media and wanted to address especially the younger people in France, to whom he wanted to send a message: “There are young people who abstain. Your voice does change things. I want to be proud to defend a country that represents my values. This is more important than tomorrow’s game because the situation in the country is different. “I believe in the values of mixing, tolerance and respect,” he noted.
His partner previously showed himself along the same lines Marcus Thuram. Mbappé defended his partner and stated that he shares his values while making it clear that he “has not gone far” with his statements. “It’s freedom of expression and I align myself with it.“.
Asked if there is a common initiative in the French team on the issue of the elections, he pointed out that they spoke among themselves to send a message and protect the young people: “There is no one who cares about the situation, but for the young people it is It is normal that it costs them more because it is not easy to sit here and talk about these issues. There are people here who are not going to speak in front of everyone, it is very complicated, it is something they do not master. There are others who feel more comfortable talking about this. The objective is to protect all the players and the team. We will do something soon,” he revealed.
“Mbappé is against the extremes. I think there are people who are not aware of what is happening. I try to give a voice to those people of my generation. The situation means that, right now, I want to feel proud when wearing this shirt. There is no need to hide. They say you shouldn’t mix politics and sport. The country is in an important situation and I am against division,” he added.
Paris 2024
The Real Madrid player also spoke about other topics. One of them, his presence at the next Olympic Games in Paris. Mbappé reported that he will surely not participate in them: “I have spoken with the coach and he has told me that I can play in several positions this time and that it is not a problem. It doesn’t matter where I play because I’m ready to adapt. For the Games, my club’s position is very clear and I understand that I will not be there. I understand my club’s position. I am a newcomer. I hope we win the Games,” he indicated.
Regarding whether Spain is one of the favorites to win the Euro Cup, he declared that “they are a great team that is going to go far,” although he commented that he hopes not too much because France wants to win. “But I wish them the best,” she concluded.