“They disappoint me, violate coexistence and respect” | Relief

Dusseldorf (Germany).- The French team has one look at the European Cup in Germany,where they have already reached the quarter-finals, and another in his country, where parliamentary elections were held last Sunday The first round was won by Marine Le Pen’s far-right party, which took 33% of the vote. In the dressing room, several players, especially Kylian Mbappe, asked people to vote in the first week of the Eurocup, taking a political stance that caused controversy due to the clarity of his words.

“We will wait for the results and assessments. When they are finished, I will see what happens. Then there will be a second election, and everything will end well,” said the Real Madrid striker, who even explained that the team itself is studying the launch of the release. Jules Kounde, who was named the most valuable player in the round of 16 match against Belgium, He did not shy away from the question in the press room and spoke clearly about these results.

“I am disappointed to see the direction my country is heading by supporting a far-right party that violates democratic values, coexistence and takes away our freedoms,” – said the right-back, who continues to position himself clearly.

Mbappe’s words had half the effect. Up to 70% participation, which is a record and even 20% more than in 2022, but The far right has won its first victory, which will have to be confirmed in a week.which is curious because the European Cup is at stake even after France plays their quarter-final in Hamburg on Friday. The other parties are exploring the formula for forming a bloc in different constituencies to prevent Le Pen’s National Rally from coming to power, with the Olympics just around the corner.

A clear position from the start and the topic of the debate in Paderborn

Kunde’s position was clear from the start. On Sunday morning, election day, he posted a clear message on his social media: “It has never led the country to greater freedom, justice and coexistence. And I don’t think it ever will. I see a party based on hatred of others, on disinformation, and whose words try to stigmatize and divide us. RN is not a solution. “This is not a lesson, it’s just my opinion.”

It is not the first time that France has faced a political confrontation that affects the national team, as happened at the 1998 World Cup in France, curiously with the rise to power at the time of Jean Marie Le Pen, who accused the national team of having black players. In the mixed zone of Düsseldorf after the match with Belgium and the Pyrrhic victory, only Kounde was questioned about his political position. And he spoke clearly. During the week, the topic will still be at the epicenter of the Deschamps rally in Paderborn.