ARTICLE AD
New star of French sport, Victor Wembanyama reacted to the probable absence of Kylian Mbappé at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
A priori, Kylian Mbappé will not compete in the Olympic Games. If the player's desire is to compete with them and that of Thierry Henry, the coach of the France Espoirs team, to retain him among the three players over 23 authorized, the chances of seeing him with the Bleuets this summer ( from July 26 to August 11) have further thinned significantly in recent days.
According to The TeamReal Madrid has effectively informed the French Football Federation that it does not intend to release its internationals for Paris 2024. If the Parisian striker joins the White House in the off-season, which now seems almost certain, he will therefore have to be content with playing Euro 2024 with Didier Deschamps' Blues.
Wembanyama disappointed for Mbappé
His absence would obviously be bad news for the French U23s, but also for the entire French delegation. Close to the former Bondy prodigy, Victor Wembanyama, who will normally be summoned by Vincent Collet to the French basketball team, already regrets not being able to share this event with the Paris Saint-Germain star.
“I know that in football, it’s not necessarily the same as in other sportsreacted the San Antonio Spurs rookie, after his XXL performance against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. It is certain that all French people, myself included, would like to see him on the pitch as much as possible. » But as the Games are not on the FIFA calendar, it is the clubs which have the last word.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.