'Shame on you!' Fights between players' families → Alluding to retirement, running again 'Captain'Mbappe'Half-time Uniform Exchange' Controversy Explodes

Jul 10, 2024

'Shame on you!' Fights between players' families → Alluding to retirement, running again 'Captain'Mbappe'Half-time Uniform Exchange' Controversy Explodes
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'Shame on you!' Fights between players' families → Alluding to retirement, running again 'Captain'Mbappe'Half-time Uniform Exchange' Controversy Explodes
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Kylian Mbappe (France)'s actions are on the cutting board.

British media Daily Mail reported on the 10th (Korean time) 'French fans criticized Mbappe for exchanging uniforms at half-time'

The French national soccer team, led by coach Didier Deschamps, lost 1-2 to Spain in the Euro 2024 semifinals at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the 10th. France took a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute with Randal Kolo Muani's score. However, he lost to Lamine Yamal in the 21st minute of the first half and Dani Olmo in the 25th minute of the first half, allowing consecutive goals.

Mbappe started the day and led the attack. But they didn't save the team from defeat. Rather, it only caused the anger of the fans. The Daily Mail said footage of Mbappe entering the locker room with Spain's uniform was released. The fans were very sorry.' According to the outlet, fans exchanged jerseys at half-time with Mbappe. Shameful', 'Mbappe changed his uniform at half-time. He is not a serious man, he said.

'Shame on you!' Fights between players' families → Alluding to retirement, running again 'Captain'Mbappe'Half-time Uniform Exchange' Controversy Explodes
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Mbappe is the self-proclaimed `next-generation soccer emperor.' He appeared like a comet at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and led France to the top. He was the top scorer at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He also took the lead in France's runner-up. However, he was particularly disappointed on the Euro stage.

He finished his challenge in the round of 16 at Euro 2020, causing controversy on and off the ground. According to French media, then French midfielder Labio's mother Veronique Lavio clashed with Paul Pogba and Mbappe's family. Rabiot's mother reportedly approached Mbappe's family and advised them to properly teach their son about his immature attitude.

Mbappe surprised fans by hinting at his retirement as if he was shocked. At the time, Mbappe told French media L'Equipe, `I put all of my life on the French national soccer team. I never wanted to be a problem for the team. But people thought I was a problem at some point. If the French national soccer team without me was happier, I would do so. What shocked me was calling me a monkey. I was booed at the stadium. I want to tell the truth. Angry about the problem with Olivier Giroud, but didn't think about it anymore. We have no problem. I wish him well. I think Giroud is doing a good job at AC Milan."



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