The story is starting to be a little dated, but Kylian Mbappé has not forgotten it. We are then in June 2024. Following Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected decision to dissolve the National Assembly, legislative elections are organized in a hurry. First round at the end of June, second round at the beginning of July. And at the same time, the France team is playing Euro 2024 in Germany. Several Blues will speak on the subject, including Jules Koundé, Marcus Thuram and Kylian Mbappé. The latter returned to the subject this Tuesday.
Because during an intervention in front of the press during this famous Euro, the captain of the Blues clearly expressed his ideas.
“We can clearly see that the extremes are at the gates of power. I call on all young people to go and vote (…). I hope we will still be proud to wear this jersey on July 7. » Comments which provoked a reaction from the National Rally.
The one who is today president of the party created in his time by Jean-Marie Le Pen, had castigated the declarations of Kylian Mbappé. “We must respect the French. We must respect everyone’s vote, when we are lucky enough to have a very, very big salary, when we are a multi-millionaire and when we are lucky enough to be able to travel in a private jet. » Jordan Bardella even said to himself “embarrassed to see these athletes who earn a lot of money, giving lessons to people who earn 1450 or 1500 euros per month”.
Kylian Mbappé disputes Jordan Bardella’s comments
An outing which finally received its response. Almost two years have passed, but Kylian Mbappé has not forgotten. He also returned to the subject in a long interview published this Tuesday in Vanity Fair. Questioned by the American magazine, the Bondynois did not shirk and made an clarification. “You can be a footballer (…) but above all you are a citizen. We are not disconnected from the world, nor from what our country is going through. »
And the Real Madrid striker added: “People sometimes think that because you’re rich and famous, these issues don’t affect you. But it touches me because I know what it means. And I know what could happen to my country if these people take power. » A decided opinion to say the least which has the merit of frankness and clarity.
