On the eve of France’s Euro 2024 opener, Kylian Mbappé (25) confirmed that he would not be competing in this summer’s Olympic Games, set to be held in Paris.
Mbappé has previously said it would be a dream to compete in the competition, in his own country. However, his impending move to Real Madrid has put paid to that ambition. The Frenchman will leave Paris Saint-Germain after seven years this summer, joining los Blancos on a free transfer.
Real Madrid have made their stance on freeing their players for this summer’s Olympics clear – they will not do it. As the tournament falls outside of the dates of the FIFA calendar, clubs have the agency to refuse call-ups. That is exactly what Real Madrid did, denying Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga from participating, and now Mbappé.
“My club has a clear position. I don’t think that I will participate in the Olympics. I understand it. I am arriving at a new club and I’m not going to start by going against them. I will support the team as a spectator,” said the France captain, in a press conference, attended by Get French Football News.
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huobdlmnrt
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He's not doing anything on his own, anything papa perez says, that's final, this's not PSG. HALA MADRID
The_Phoenix
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That’s why Madrid is the biggest club in the world, its all down to how you run the club internally
Akekala
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If the Euros 2024 were not on maybe it would have been fine, but the fixture overload is just too much. The only people hating on his decision not to play are anti-madrid fans...I side with Real Madrid!!!
Akekala
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why delete my comment first of all allfootball app? There are too many Madrid haters on this app reporting my comment is ok but review it first atleast but otherwise I give up on the agenda! Whats wrong with a club protecting their player/asset from fixture overload...you want him to miss pre-season and risk injuries? he is already playing the Euros 2024 tournament and you want him to proceed immediately to go and play the Olympics too...nah! I side with Real Madrid on this one...I double dare you to delete my comment again, and it will prove the anti-madrid agenda on this app!!!
Fratenus
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Perez is the best President in football history... Hala Madrid 💟🎤
Akekala
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He is already playing the Euros 2024 tournament, the Olympics tournament will just risk injuries on him due to fixture overload...I side with Real Madrid on this one!