France Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Warns Of 'Extremes' Amid Far-Right Election Threat
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The political situation in France is “even more important” than the national soccer team’s upcoming Euro 2024 game against Austria, said the team captain.
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — On the eve of France’s first game at the European Championship, star striker Kylian Mbappé called Sunday on French people to vote and warned against “extremes” at a time when the far right seeks to take power in upcoming parliamentary elections.
Mbappé, who is captain of the French national team, said he wanted to convince young people that their votes could make a difference.
He didn’t name any politicians or parties by name.
“We know that it is a pivotal moment for French history, this is a never-before-seen event,” Mbappé said through a translator. “We are a generation that can make a difference, we can see that the extremes are knocking on the door of power and we have the opportunity to shape the future of our country.”
Mbappé added that it was “a situation that is even more important than the game tomorrow,” when France plays Austria in its European Championship opener.
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