The gathering of the French football team in Clairefontaine is always an opportunity to see the stars of the Blues come together for a fashion show and some beautiful moments of camaraderie between all the players who play in the four corners of the Europe. Not much at stake on the pitch this time for the French who qualified for the World Cup in Qatar and who will play two friendly matches against African teams. If on the sporting side this gathering has little interest, for the past few days, another subject has taken on a lot of importance.
Indeed, while it was expected for marketing operations with the sponsors of the French team on Tuesday morning, the PSG star Kylian Mbappe decided not to go. Stayed in his room while his teammates like Pogba or Griezmann complied with the obligations that go with the national team, the 23-year-old striker does not want to see his image associated with certain partner brands of the Blues (including Volkswagen, Uber Eats, Orange, Xbox, Coca-Cola and Konami) which are not in accordance with its values, according to several media.
Mbappé not comfortable with certain sponsors
Beyond this refusal, the great friend of Karim Benzema also wishes to have a greater right of scrutiny concerning the use of his image by the French Football Federation (FFF). According to RMC Sport, he would not be comfortable with certain sponsors, he who is in particular involved in programs for good nutrition for the youngest. His entourage assures in a press release given to AFP that this choice of Kylian Mbappé “is in no way a rebellion”and that he simply wishes “move the lines.
The President of the FFF, Noel Le Graet didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic about the attitude of his star player, even if he wants the situation to find a favorable outcome. “We will see point by point what is causing the problem. We want to improve things and make people happy, sponsors and players”he assures before indicating that he will “meet quickly” Kylian Mbappe.
Phenomenon of precocity, the attacker of the Blues proves once again that he is ahead of his time and this new episode is the perfect example!