Because the future after this season is considered tied to Real Madrid, whether or not Mbappe will be able to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics is a hotly discussed topic in the French media.
Mbappe will almost not appear at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: AFP
As noted by The Athletic in France, many parties want Mbappe to appear at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ligue-1 Organizing Committee, Olympic Organizing Committee, officials of the French Ministry of Sports… all hope for this. this comes true.
At the same time, many sources from Mbappe said that the PSG super striker always wanted to play for Les Bleus. However, this time everything is not necessarily in his decision because whether or not he moves to Real Madrid will decide a lot.
Men’s soccer teams participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics are only allowed to register 3 players over 23 years old. Captain Thierry Henry is targeting 3 stars in this group: Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe.
Kylian Mbappe also wants to play at the Olympics at home. Photo: AFP
Returning to Mbappe’s uncertainty, it has a reason because La Liga has no intention of allowing any player over 23 years old playing in the tournament to participate in the Olympics in France. La Liga said that the Olympics schedule is outside the international competition period previously determined by FIFA. Therefore, La Liga has no obligation to release people.
In Real Madrid’s squad, there are two core stars of Les Bleus: Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni. Ferland Mendy was also called up many times in the past but can no longer hold his position. The last time this defender played for the French national team was in 2022.
“Like what Didier Deschamps said, every player wants to contribute to the national flag. As for whether that (Mbappe’s appearance) is possible or not, I think it’s quite difficult.
What we are trying to prepare is to present the strongest team possible even though many things are still uncertain at the moment. The foreign clubs and we are not looking in the same direction. We said yes and they said no.
Unfortunately, personnel decisions are in the hands of the clubs because the Olympics do not take place on FIFA Days. You have to accept it because you can’t change the law” – Henry shared.
Mbappe is counting the days to play for Real Madrid. Photo: AFP
“Having the best player in the world in the French Olympic squad is a great thing. I’m sorry that Real Madrid has closed the dreams of many French fans. As for FFF, we respect Real. They is also the only team to directly notify the federation about this issue.
In the upcoming Olympics, the French Olympic team must receive up to 31 refusals to loan players from clubs. In the context of still trying to prepare the best squad, if necessary, we will directly talk to Real Madrid President – Florentino Perez” – President of the French Football Federation (FFF) Philippe Diallo shared. .
The opening day of the Paris Olympics coincides with Real Madrid’s US tour in summer 2024. Carlo Ancelotti’s team will meet AC Milan on July 31, Barcelona on August 3 and Chelsea on August 6.
The Spanish Royal Team also decided that no player on the club’s payroll will have to participate in the summer tour if that player advances far at EURO 2024, from the quarterfinals onwards. This is a very positive change for Los Blancos. They need their players to rest to enter the 2024-25 campaign right from mid-August, not having to waste energy in innocuous friendly matches.
“Obviously being able to compete at the Olympics at home is a wonderful thing. However, if Real Madrid has made that decision, we don’t need to discuss anything further” – Tchouameni shared.
Tchouameni also happily accepted Real Madrid’s request. Photo: AFP