Mbappe recalled the painful penalty memory from Euro 2020
French national team and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe recalled one of the most difficult and painful moments in his career. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
He said that he faced strong criticism and even insults due to an unsuccessful performance while playing for the national team. The matter concerns the round of 16 of the 2020 European Championship.
In that match, France played against Switzerland and was dramatically defeated. The game ended with a score of 3:3 in regular time and went to a penalty shootout.
Mbappe's shot did not turn into a goal. The player admitted that after that incident, he was under intense pressure from fans.
Some insulted him and used racist words. Mbappe said, "They called me a 'monkey.'
I asked myself: am I playing for such people? The national team is the most important thing for me, but one mistake can bring you down," he recalled.
This situation affected him very deeply. He went on vacation and said that in the first days he was mentally broken.
He even seriously considered not returning to the national team for a while. Mbappe also revealed that he met with Noel Le Graet, the head of the French Football Federation at that time.
During the conversation, he expressed his intention not to continue playing for the national team. However, the federation head tried to change his mind.
The footballer said, "I did not want to return, I wanted to go to Paris and play peacefully. But I was told that I needed to forget about this situation."
This incident once again shows that football players are under great pressure not only on the field but also mentally. One game or one shot can change the entire public attitude.
Nevertheless, Mbappe has overcome difficulties and continues to play at a high level. This proves that he is not only a strong footballer but also a person with a strong character.
Source: One.uz
He said that he faced strong criticism and even insults due to an unsuccessful performance while playing for the national team. The matter concerns the round of 16 of the 2020 European Championship.
In that match, France played against Switzerland and was dramatically defeated. The game ended with a score of 3:3 in regular time and went to a penalty shootout.
Mbappe's shot did not turn into a goal. The player admitted that after that incident, he was under intense pressure from fans.
Some insulted him and used racist words. Mbappe said, "They called me a 'monkey.'
I asked myself: am I playing for such people? The national team is the most important thing for me, but one mistake can bring you down," he recalled.
This situation affected him very deeply. He went on vacation and said that in the first days he was mentally broken.
He even seriously considered not returning to the national team for a while. Mbappe also revealed that he met with Noel Le Graet, the head of the French Football Federation at that time.
During the conversation, he expressed his intention not to continue playing for the national team. However, the federation head tried to change his mind.
The footballer said, "I did not want to return, I wanted to go to Paris and play peacefully. But I was told that I needed to forget about this situation."
This incident once again shows that football players are under great pressure not only on the field but also mentally. One game or one shot can change the entire public attitude.
Nevertheless, Mbappe has overcome difficulties and continues to play at a high level. This proves that he is not only a strong footballer but also a person with a strong character.
Source: One.uz
