French footballer Kylian Mbappe has urged French voters, particularly the youth, not to support far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Mbappe's statement has sparked reactions from various political figures and sports personalities, with some criticizing his involvement in politics. Despite the controversy, Mbappe's call to vote against extremism has resonated with the public, especially the youth in his old neighborhood.
French footballers have traditionally been reluctant to speak out about politics. So why have Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Thuram raised their heads above the parapet? Explainer here for @BBCSport https://t.co/x5yYPMm4B8
French far-right leader Jordan #Bardella has criticized star footballer #KylianMbappé for his call on the youth to vote against the “extremes” in parliamentary elections this month. https://t.co/SxqtZ6B2YM
French far-right leader Bardella slams Mbappe on election comments https://t.co/GAnDS8pSAy https://t.co/WyoZvTKNIg
France's soccer team has broken its usual silence on politics to come out against the far-right National Rally party https://t.co/3p9M1zf9F0 https://t.co/3p9M1zf9F0
A misleading title. Kylian Mbappé urges French to vote against both extremes, Far Right and Far Left, not just against Le Pen. https://t.co/PYpw3ka76V
French footballer Kylian Mbappé speaking out against the politics of division and hate that is spreading across France. No doubt he will be pilloried by those who say footballers shouldn’t get involved in politics. We say, good on him for using his platform to speak up! ✊🏼 https://t.co/iiFyRT0GKK
Former French striker Thierry Henry follows in Mbappe’s footsteps and calls on French voters not to vote for Marine Le Pen 🇫🇷 https://t.co/rlj0oHXKYt
In the Paris suburb where footballer Kylian Mbappe grew up, 22-year old Leana Aggoune said that she agrees with the French striker's call on young people to vote in the French parliamentary election https://t.co/Gercs60pLy https://t.co/C0SAAwPLqL
Mbappe's call to vote resonates with youth in his old neighbourhood https://t.co/SR1tWzJDlP https://t.co/ptll8m50IL
Don’t vote for the far right, French sports stars urge public https://t.co/r7F7p1twff
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón criticizing Mbappé for using Euro 2024 to encourage people not to vote for Le Pen: “Kylian is a person with a lot of impact on the society (…) players often give their opinion on some topics when I don't know if we should” https://t.co/RoLBlyiSeD
Don’t vote for the far right, French sports stars urge the electorate https://t.co/6IeG4kdSjC
🇫🇷 Senior members of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) party said Kylian Mbappe should show “restraint” after the football megastar used a Euros press conference to speak out against voting for “extremes” https://t.co/Ie6Bf6AS3Q
Soccer Star Born to African Parents Demands French Youth Vote Against 'Extremist' Marine Le Pen https://t.co/ra6yXlfjek
French minister lauds 'exemplary' Mbappe election plea ➡️ https://t.co/594BGB2mNo https://t.co/lySLyapnff