Since the French retreat, Mbappé also wanted to have his say on the vote in France: “I want to be proud to wear this shirt, I don’t want to represent a country that doesn’t represent my values.”
Also Kilyan Mbappe joins the chorus of Marcus Thuram: the French striker had launched a heartfelt appeal inviting people to vote in France and speaking for the first time about the country’s delicate political situation. An unusual scene, where football is intertwined with the events of the club, taken up again today by the man who is the symbol of this national team.
The new star of Real Madrid has decided not to hold back and analyze what has been happening in France in recent days. On July 7th the French will go to the polls for the legislative elections brought forward by the decision of Macron who dissolved the national assembly after the victory at the European Championships “Rassemblement National” (RN)the far-right party led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella.
Mbappé’s words
The striker spoke out against the French far right, echoing the words of his national teammate in the latest press conference: “Marcus and I share the same values. He expressed his opinion and I am on his side. We are at a crucial moment for our country. We need to sort things out and have a sense of priorities.”
Marcus Thuram’s appeal from the retreat in France: “Everyone vote against the far right”
It seems strange to many that a footballer would take such a clear political position, especially just a few days after his debut at the European Championship. But Mbappé wanted to explain the reasons that pushed him and Thuram to expose themselves so much: “First of all we are citizens and we must not be disconnected from the reality of our country. I want to address all people and young generations: we can clearly see how extremists are at the gates of power”
Thuram and Mbappé’s appeal to vote
And so the two French footballers become spokespersons for a political battle, launching an appeal especially to younger fans to exercise their right to vote: “I invite people to vote. This is a very important moment in the history of France. I hope my voice reaches as much as possible. We must identify with the values of tolerance, respect, diversity. Every voice counts. I ask you to vote against the extremists who want to divide the country. I want to be proud to wear this shirt, I don’t want to represent a country that doesn’t represent my values“.
