• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly racking up a huge bill of fines for France at the World Cup

Home> Football

Published 16:35 4 Dec 2022 GMT

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly racking up a huge bill of fines for France at the World Cup

The French Football Federation are said to be fully backing their young star.

George Nash

George Nash

France superstar Kylian Mbappe has reportedly racked up a number of hefty fines already at this year’s World Cup.

The 23-year-old, who became only the second male teenager in history after Pele to score a goal in a World Cup final four years ago, is certainly living up to the high expectations placed on him this time around, after finding the net three times as France topped Group D to set up a last 16 tie with Poland on Sunday.

Despite injuries to key players like Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, the reigning champions remain one of the favourites to go all the way in Qatar.

The performances of Mbappe will likely prove crucial if Les Bleus are to become the first nation in the men’s game to successfully retain their crown.

But if the Paris Saint-Germain forward, who has also picked up player-of-match awards against both Denmark and Australia, has been doing all his talking on the pitch, then that appears very deliberate.

Advert

According to French outlet L'Equipe, Mbappe has made a point of boycotting all press conferences as he looks to concentrate on his own game instead of face questions over his future at club level.

Alamy

The lightning-quick attacker also appears to be avoiding any promotion of World Cup sponsor Budweiser, who have their brand printed on all the player-of-the-match award.

L'Equipe point out that Mbappe has hidden their name in every photo with the trophy, supposedly not wanting to be seen promoting alcohol to his global fanbase.

Advert

He's also refused to partake in the post-match media interviews which are a requirement for all players receiving the award.

The French Football Federation, however, are believed to be supportive of Mbappe in his decision, and insist they will be paying any fine that is imposed as a result.

Alamy

If France are victorious over a Poland side captained by Robert Lewandowski, it could potentially set up a mouth-watering quarter-final tie with England on Saturday.

Advert

Gareth Southgate’s men must first overcome the challenge of Senegal who, despite the absence of talisman Sadio Mane, finished runners-up in Group A behind the Netherlands.

Do you think France are strong enough to retain the World Cup? Let us know in the comments.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Kylian Mbappe, France, Football World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain

George Nash
George Nash

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

9 hours ago
10 hours ago
11 hours ago
12 hours ago
  • 9 hours ago

    Man Utd 'decide' new striker target after accepting defeat in Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga

    Manchester United have another striker on their radar after losing out on Viktor Gyokeres.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    Marcus Rashford has made his feelings clear on Harry Kane amid Bayern Munich links to Man Utd outcast

    Marcus Rashford would relish the opportunity to play with Harry Kane judging by his comments about the Bayern Munich star.

    Football
  • 11 hours ago

    Scott McTominay's next Napoli team-mate has already walked out on club

    The player claimed that his former manager called him a 'troublemaker'.

    Football
  • 12 hours ago

    Women's Euros star receives ban for first group match after incident that happened 355 days ago

    A player will have to wait for her first appearance at this year's Women's European Championships following a 2024 incident.

    Football
  • Lionel Messi aimed public dig at PSG as Inter Miami set up awkward Club World Cup reunion
  • Why Kylian Mbappe won't wear the No.10 shirt for Real Madrid next season
  • Fans slam Lionel Messi and accuse Inter Miami star of 'throwing punch' at PSG player during Club World Cup defeat
  • France in turmoil ahead of Belgium clash as Kylian Mbappe left stunned by teammate's dressing-room rant