The star of French and world football, "Real" forward Kylian Mbappé, again became the center of an interesting discussion. According to France's famous satirical publication "Le Canard enchaîné", last year the footballer refused the offer to carry the torch at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games held in France. This information attracted the attention of many fans and mass media, writes the French publication.
Kylian Mbappé himself responded to this news with his characteristic humor: “I said — I would laugh myself to death. Apparently, you even forgot that I wanted to play on the court for the main squad of the French basketball team. Honestly, during the Olympic Games, I was on vacation in another part of the world. I have no experience carrying the torch, and for me, there was no logic in this job,” said the star footballer.
According to information published in the press, the French government officially sent Mbappé an offer to carry the Olympic torch. However, Mbappé made it clear that participation in this ceremony was not important for him.
Experts and fans have different views on this situation. On the one hand, participation of famous athletes in historical events such as the Olympic Games is considered a matter of national pride; on the other hand, it is natural for every athlete to prioritize their personal plans and professional activities.
It is also reported that Mbappé is currently active in "Real" and is paying great attention to training in the French national team, which, it is said, has also influenced his personal decisions.
Ahead of the new season, attention to Mbappé and any news related to him does not decrease — his every move and word always arouses interest in the football world.
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