At 25 years old, Kylian Mbappé He has become the star of an entire generation. The footballer, who signed for Real Madrid on June 3 and plays with the French team in this Euro 2024, not only has a great influence on the field. Taking advantage of his popularity, the athlete called on the French people this Sunday not to vote for the extremes.
“We are in an important moment in our country. We are footballers but also people and we cannot disconnect from reality. Young people can make a difference and the extremes are knocking at 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 and every vote counts. I hope that a good choice is made and we are proud to wear this shirt on July 7,” the Frenchman said this Sunday during a press conference.
Asked about Marcus Thuram’s comments, in which he directly warned about Marine Le Pen’s party, Mbappé stated: “I agree with Marcus. I want diversity, tolerance and respect, Marcus has not gone far with his comments. We have freedom of speech to speak, and I align myself with him“, he declared.
Although the French team will debut this Monday against Austria in the Euro Cup, Mbappé has ruled that the elections “They are more important than tomorrow’s game“. Despite this allegation, the footballer with whom Florentino Pérez aims to win the sixteenth Champions League, he assured: “That does not mean that we are not focused. We are competing and we are defending the colors of our country, but I want to defend the jersey of a country that respects and tolerates“.
These statements by Kylian Mbappé come after the president of France, Emmanuel Macronannounced last Sunday the dissolution of the National Assembly and the calling of early legislative elections in the face of Marine Le Pen’s overwhelming victory in the European elections.
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