Euros ruined Mbappe "I'm a failure.. I'll come back stronger"
Jul 10, 2024
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France kneeled 1-2 against Spain in the Euro 2024 semifinals at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 10th (Korea time).
France scored the first goal in the eighth minute of the first half and had a good feeling. Mbappe recorded an assist.
However, he allowed a tie in the 21st minute of the first half. Four minutes later, he dedicated the come-from-behind winning goal.
British media 'BBC' questioned 'What went wrong with Mbappe and France'
Mbappe said "My ambition was to become a European champion, but I failed," he bowed his head.
BBC reported that Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final two years ago, failed to show the impact we all expected as he lost in the semifinals. Mbappe called the tournament a failure. What was wrong with Mbappe. And why would he struggle in the euro?' he asked.
Mbappe scored four goals at the 2018 World Cup in Russia as a teenager. France took the lead in winning the World Cup for the first time in 20 years.
In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he scored as many as eight goals, including a hat trick that exploded in the final against Argentina. He scored a total of 12 World Cup goals to match Brazilian legend Pele.
But Mbappe was silent at Euro 2020. He played as the kicker for the penalty shootout against Switzerland in the round of 16, but he missed the match and became the main cause of his defeat. Mbappe's performance at Euro 2024 was also minimal.
BBC pointed out that while Mbappe attempted nine shots during the tournament, he created only three chances, including a semifinal assist.
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Mbappe had 1.11 attack points per 90 minutes in 14 matches at the World Cup, but only 0.32 in nine matches at the Euros.
Julien Laurent, a French football expert, said "Mbappe didn't take his chance. At the most important moment, France lacked magic.'
Mbappe played with injuries. He injured his nose in the first group qualifying match against Austria. I wore a mask and went to the game.
Asked if the injury had held him back, Mbappe said "You don't have to think too complicatedly. It's either good or bad. I couldn't. And I pack up and go back home. It's simple" he declined to say.
Didier Deschamps, the French coach, said "A player is not to blame. If we want to play against a team as good as Spain in the semi-finals, we have to perform at our best, but we haven't been able to do that", he admitted his defeat.
Mbappe is now moving to Real Madrid. It is expected to form an ultra-luxury offensive with Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrigo.
Mbappe "I'll go on vacation for now. I will come back strong with a new coach in the new city after a sufficient break."
dhhan@sportschosun.com
