Mbappé’s Euro 2024 Hangover: World-Class Forward’s Relapse to "Hating Failure"
France captain Kylian Mbappé, known for his blistering speed and goal-scoring prowess, has opened up about his intense dislike of losing, saying he’s reignited his long-standing mindframe of "hating failure" ahead of Les Bleus’ Nations League clash with Italy.
For many, it may come as no surprise; the 25-year-old was visibly disheartened following France’s underwhelming exit from Euro 2024, where they failed to make it to the semi-final stage. However, even the usually composed star is acknowledging the profound effect that disappointment had on his approach to the game. Having recently put pen-to-paper on a free transfer with Real Madrid, a clear departure from his decorated reign at Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappé is more driven than ever to get things back on track.
The news arrived as the France global gave a candid presser in the buildup to France’s Nations League opener versus Italy, to be held at the Parc des Princes, a stadium famously inhabited by Mbappé’s former employers PSG.
Hating losing, being competitive, that’s not the problem, but… not being on the big occasions, not making decisions [at crucial moments]; for me, it is key to go back, look at the videos… all my career, I hate losing," Mbappé explained.
Under newly-appointed head coach Adama Traoré, who has promised to tweak his tactics, France is geared for a rejuvenation drive.
In other news: our latest rankings show Paris Saint-Germain plummeting down the ranks without the talismanic 21-year-old!
[Mbappé] in good spirits after securing LA LIGA TITLETrophy at Real Madrid[/img]
To fuel his intense work schedule at Real Madrid, it was a necessary readjustment for the pace-slaying prodigy.
"Hating losing is for people who aren’t [comfortable with their standing]" Mbappé warned,"I like to believe it’s okay to suffer defeat, it’s going better now"
Now read how Mbappé turned Spain’s capital into paradise at Real Madrid. More France updates: clickhere.[/button] And with that, our Paris superstar is eager to apply himself to Les Bleus with renewed zest and grit – an excellent recipe, but will it yield different outcomes?
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