Mbappe’s Euro 2024 Flop: What Really Happened When France Crashed Out to Spain
The drama has unfolded, and France’s Euro 2024 campaign has come to an abrupt end. On Tuesday, Didier Deschamps’ side was defeated by Spain in the semi-finals, marking the end of a disappointing tournament for the once-fancied French team.
As the final whistle blew, Kylian Mbappe, the world’s most expensive player, was seen storming off the pitch, leaving his Spanish opponents untouched. Fans were quick to take to social media, calling out the Paris Saint-Germain star for his lack of sportsmanship.
A Struggle to Remember
Mbappe’s performance at Euro 2024 has been a far cry from his usual impressive self. He broke his nose in France’s opening match and never seemed to fully recover, looking uncomfortable in a protective mask for the rest of the tournament. Despite ditching the mask for the Spain clash, Mbappe’s struggles continued, with fans calling out his missed opportunities to equalize.
After the Match
In his post-match interview, Mbappe acknowledged that he and his teammates didn’t have a good tournament, despite reaching the semi-finals. He attributed his poor form to his own performances, stating, "In football you’re good or not good. I wasn’t good. My Euro was a failure."
Mbappe also spoke about his decision to ditch the protective face mask, saying, "I had enough of the mask, it was affecting my performances and I couldn’t deal with it anymore so I spoke to the doctor and asked to not play with it."
What’s Next for Mbappe and France?
As Mbappe looks to put Euro 2024 behind him, he’ll be eager to regroup and refocus ahead of the new season. For France, there’s plenty of work to be done to rebuild and reinvigorate the team.
Will Mbappe be able to bounce back and regain his form? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure, though – the French will be back, and they’ll be hungrier than ever for success.
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