Promised to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé was the subject of a very clumsy media outing from the La Liga boss.
Rarely very shrewd when it comes to discussing Ligue 1 and PSG in particular, a club-state that he hates above all else, Javier Tebas has once again missed an opportunity to remain silent. While the Professional Football League is currently negotiating TV rights for the French elite, the boss of the Spanish Liga has made a nice attack on L1. Free.
“ The French championship with Messi, Neymar and Mbappé has not grownhe judged in an interview with the Portuguese media A Bola. Ours progressed, despite the loss of two important players (Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, editor’s note). What matters most to our sponsors and the broadcast media is that the competition is economically viable and that, seven years later, it remains very competitive. »
Not the best player in the world?
In the background of this interview, of course, the very probable arrival in Madrid this summer of Kylian Mbappé. The captain of the Blues that Javier Tebas was openly flirting with in recent months: “ Real Madrid is a destination for him, that’s for sure. I think he has a 70-80% chance of being here next year. Each day that passes without Mbappé signing a new contract with PSG, the percentage increases… »
Yet this weekend, the president of the Spanish Football League lost his sense of hospitality. “ This year we have the best player in the world with Bellinghamhe breathes awkwardly. Last season Lewandowski was at a very good level, Atlético has Griezmann… If Mbappé arrives, it will help us to be more competitive and grow even faster. » We had a better reception.