The player Kylian Mbappé declared that he had more freedom in the French national team in relation to PSG and spoke about the controversy over the image rights: “The whole team wanted that”
After the victory of French national team Against the Austria, 2-0, in the last round of the Nations League, the forward Kylian Mbappe commented on the differences between the game for France and the Paris Saint-Germain. The player scored one of the goals of the victory, being essential to take Les Bleus from the bottom position in the group.
“I play different. They ask me other things here in relation to my club. I have a lot more freedom here. The coach knows that there is a number 9 like Olivier (Giroud), who occupies the defenses and I can walk around and go through spaces. In Paris it’s different, you don’t have that. They ask me to do the pivot, it’s different”, he said, about the style of play.
In recent weeks, many of the player’s lines and statistics have had a negative impact on social media, such as the low amount of assists for his attacking companions, Neymar and Messi. In addition, the player has been heavily criticized for attitudes on the field and complaints. Recently, Mbappé refused to participate in a photo shoot with the French national team, due to sponsors’ image rights.
“It wasn’t me who asked for the agreements. The whole team wanted this. Then I don’t mind being ahead if it’s beneficial for my teammates. Being criticized is not going to change the way I play and live. If that can help the group, I don’t care. I think the whole group is happy”, commented the player on the matter.
The French Federation’s response came out shortly thereafter. “After concluding discussions in the presence of the French national team managers, the president, the coach and a marketing manager, the French Football Federation undertakes to review, as soon as possible, the agreement inherent to the image rights that binds it. to your players in the national team”, declared the FFF in a note.
The French National Team returns to the pitch on Sunday, the 25th, at 15:45, in a match against Denmark, for the last round of the Nations League. The French are still in danger of relegation in the competition, while the Danes have already secured at least second place. The two teams meet again in group D of the 2022 World Cup.
Source: sportbuzz
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