French superstar Kylian Mbappe continues to be the target of harsh criticism in the French media. Ahead of France’s UEFA Nations League match against Italy, Mbappe sent a strong message to journalists, stating, “I am at a stage in my life and career where nothing matters to me anymore. I come, I play, I try to do my best, I try to help the team. What people think is the least of my concerns.”
French Journalist Daniel Riolo’s Harsh Response
Mbappe’s statements caused a stir in the French media and were not well-received by some. Journalist Daniel Riolo from RMC Sport harshly criticized Mbappe, saying, “He is either lying or a fool.” Riolo added, “As a player who benefits from the services of cutting-edge communication agencies in Paris, he cannot say that he doesn’t care what people think. If you have people managing everything in your life, it means you care about your image and what you project. You can’t say ‘people’s opinions are the least of my concerns,’ or it means you don’t understand what’s happening around you, which I don’t believe.”
Mbappe’s Performance at Real Madrid and Reactions
After transferring from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid this summer, Mbappe has made an impressive but understated start on the pitch. Scoring three goals in five matches, the 25-year-old’s performance might be seen as below expectations, especially after scoring just one goal in five matches for France during the European Championship. However, Mbappe seems comfortable and ready to let his performance speak on the field.
France’s Nations League Performance and Expectations
France lost 3-1 to Italy in their Nations League opener on Friday night. They will face Belgium, whom they defeated 1-0 in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024, in their second match of the tournament on Monday night. The French team will also compete against Israel in their Nations League group.
