The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are approaching! In several weeks, the world will have its eyes fixed on France and the French capital. This year, the football section could be one of the most followed.
The French team which will be guided by Thierry Henry could field a more than competitive team cut out for victory and the gold medal.
Unless there is a major turnaround, Kylian Mbappé should be one of those selected and wear the captain’s armband of the Blues.
However, if he should indeed be present for the tournament at the end of July, Kylian Mbappé could be disappointed. Indeed, according to information from the newspaper Le Parisian, the Paris Saint-Germain striker does not meet certain criteria to occupy this role as standard bearer of the French delegation during the opening ceremony.
Considered the most influential French sportsman and known in the world, he was logically a candidate for this role. Victor Wembanyama (basketball) and Antoine Dupont (rugby) are also excluded from the list of French candidates.
Who with Kylian Mbappé at the 2024 Olympics?
Thierry Henry wants to field the best possible team to seek Olympic gold next August. The Olympic coach can count on 3 players who are over 23 years old in his squad.
There are therefore two places left to accompany KM7. According to the latest reports, the two remaining places could be given to Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud. To be continued…
