Kylian Mbappé played against the extreme right in France: “Crucial moment”

Kylian Mbappé He went out to mark the field in the run-up to the national elections in France and he played against the extreme right. The new star of real Madrid of Spain did not hide his political preferences in the last press conference before the debut in the Euro 2024 in Germany, where the world runner-up will collide with Austria within the framework of Group D completed by the Netherlands and Poland.

The 25-year-old forward was the one chosen by the coach Didier Deschamps to dialogue with the media present and He did not hesitate to speak out against “the extremes.” With the National Rally led by Marine Le Pen leading in all the polls, the “Turtle” asked his compatriots for social awareness from a distance.

Mbappé’s strong message against the extreme right before the elections in France: “Our country”

The attacker who will say goodbye PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) clearly positioned himself on one side in the anteroom to the national elections, which will be in two rounds: Sunday, June 30 and Sunday, July 7. Firm, convinced and forceful in this regard, the world champion at just 19 years old in Russia 2018 fired: “We are in an important moment in our country. We are footballers but also people, and we cannot disconnect from reality.”

Mbappé gambled against the far-right in France: “Crucial moment.”

At the same time, “Kiki” said that “young people can make a difference” and went deeper: “The extremes are knocking on the door, that’s why I want to draw your attention. Young people, go vote. I know my voice will be heard. We want respect and diversity, every vote counts.” “I hope a good choice is made and we are proud to wear this shirt on July 7,” he reflected.

Asked about the previous comments of another striker such as Marcus Thuram who also spoke against Le Pen’s party, Mbappe He didn’t hesitate: “I agree with Marcus. “I want diversity, tolerance and respect.” He even stressed that “Marcus has not gone far with his comments” and added: “We have freedom of speech to speak, and I align myself with him.”

In a lapidary manner, the former Monaco insisted that “Elections are more important than tomorrow’s game”, although he clarified: “That does not mean that we are not concentrated…”. The star also declared: “We are competing and we are defending the colors of our country, but “I want to defend the shirt of a country that respects and tolerates.”

Speaking about himself in the third person, the young footballer remarked that “Kylian Mbappe is against the extremes, against those who divide” and stated: “There are young people who abstain and I want to give them this message. Their voice does change things.” Finally she launched: “I want to be proud to defend a country that defends these values. I don’t want a fragmented country, I don’t want division, I want diversity and respect.”