Kylian Mbappé has been at the centre of a media storm after being spotted in Stockholm while the French national team faced Israel (4-1 victory) in Hungary. The photos, published on Friday by the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet and resumed from L'Equipe, show the Blues captain walking through the streets of the Swedish capital, his face partially hidden by a hat and a mask.
The Real Madrid striker, who was absent from the October training camp due to an injury to his left thigh, took advantage of the break to travel to Sweden, sparking outrage among French fans. According to Aftonbladet, Mbappé was reportedly spotted in a well-known Stockholm restaurant, “Chez Jolie”, and later also in a nightclub in one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods.
L'Equipe recalls that the 25-year-old had decided to skip the matches against Israel and Belgium to treat a muscle injury sustained on September 24, when he had played the last matches of the Real Madrid before the international break. However, his presence in Sweden has sparked a controversy on social media, with French fans harshly criticizing the behavior of their iconic player, accusing him of not giving the right priority to the national team.
Article published on 11 October 2024 - 19:26
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