World Cup 2022: due to the silence Mbappe in the end will not pay a fine

He came to clear up a misunderstanding. On Sunday evening, after a brace and an assist against Poland (3-1), Kylian Mbappé was again named Man of the Match. Third time in a row for him when he started at this World Cup: after Australia, Denmark and therefore against partners Robert Lewandowski. The first two times the crack went through the mixed zone (the site of post-match interviews) with the Budweiser trophy in hand, the commercial godfather of this distinction.

Usually, the lucky winner comes to the press conference after or before the coaches of the two countries concerned to comment on their performance according to three questions, not one more. After Tunisia’s 1-0 victory over the Blues, Wahbi Khazri explained that his team came out on top in the test in Qatar.

So far, the PSG striker has never spoken to the media. Before the competition, he decided to focus 100% on the World Cup, a tournament that he has tested in his mental and physical preparation since last summer. In this case, FIFA, the organizer of the event, may impose a fine of 10,000 euros on the supervision of the relevant selection, in this case the French Federation (FFF).

Mbappe no longer wants to speak for someone who can cause problems

“I wanted to speak first before the first question, the best player in Qatar slipped through on Sunday evening. Why haven’t I spoken until now? He had nothing against journalists and people. I just had and still have this need to focus on the competition, I need to do it 100% and not waste energy on something else. I found out that the French Federation is going to pay a fine, so I agree to pay them personally instead of FFF. FFF does not have to pay for a personal decision. »

According to our information, the administration of the Boulevard de Grenelle in Paris received only a warning letter from FIFA, which is clearly more prompt in responding to this point than the complaint filed by France after the confusion at the end of the match against Tunisia, the goal was denied to Antoine Griezmann. Video assistance was used during the restart of the game, which is usually not possible. The World Organization also warned qualifiers prior to their arrival in Doha in a document that the Man of the Match is not required to pose next to the Budweiser trophy, knowing that some players do not like to specifically associate their name or image with the trophy. brand of alcohol.

Kylian Mbappe had to deliver a message. He no longer wants to appear in front of anyone who might create a problem, even a minor one. And he doesn’t want the public to think so, or some of his detractors in FFF like Florence Hardouin, the general manager who didn’t like her twice questioning the Blues’ image rights convention. Tired of controversy over his club or selection since the start of the season, he absolutely wants this World Cup to confirm or remind him of who he is first and foremost: one of the greatest players on the planet, even the greatest, by taste. . You can only talk about him because of his performance and exploits. This was his goal. He seems to be very punctual at the appointment.