The captain of the French team, Kylian Mbappéreferred this Sunday to the political situation in his country and He said he was “against extremism and ideas that divide” when asked about the current situation, during a press conference within the framework of the European Football Championship being held in Germany.
Without taking a clear position on a political level, the forward did come out in defense of his teammate Marcus Thuramwhich on Saturday demanded to vote against the extreme right in the next legislative elections, called for June 30 and July 7 (double round).
“We have to fight so that the RN does not pass,” declared the Inter Milan forward in reference to the extreme right party led by Marine Le Pen and whose victory in the European elections last Sunday led to the French president, Emmanuel Macron (centrist)to dissolve Parliament and call immediate legislative elections.
“He didn’t go too far” in publicly exposing his political ideas, Mbappé considered, on the eve of Les Bleus’ debut in the continental tournament against Austria.
“I believe we are at a crucial moment in the history of our country. The situation is unprecedented. That is why I want to address all the French people and the younger generation who can make a difference. I call on young people to go vote. We see that extremism is at the doors of power, we have the opportunity to decide the future of our country,” explained the French star.
“We have to identify with the values of tolerance, diversity and respect. I hope we are still proud to wear this shirt on July 7th. The situation is more important than tomorrow’s game. “I have no desire to represent a country whose values do not correspond to me,” he added.
Also asked about his possible participation in the Paris Olympic Games, Mbappé responded: “My club’s position has been very clear. I think I will not participate in the Games,” he declared.
Although he has not been presented with the shirt of his new club, Mbappé will play from next season for Real Madrid, a club that has already expressed its position of not releasing its players to play in the Games (from July 26 to July 11). August).
(With information from AFP)
