Mbappe opens up on racism, PSG struggles, Luis Enrique, Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar
Mbappe opens up on racism, PSG struggles, Luis Enrique, Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has offered a rare and deeply personal insight into some of the toughest moments of his career, touching on racism, his final phase at Paris Saint-Germain, and the players he idolised while growing up. One of the most striking parts of the interview revolves around the aftermath of his missed penalty during UEFA Euro 2020 against Switzerland, a moment that led to France’s elimination and triggered a wave of abuse. Reflecting on that period, Mbappe did not hold back as he explained the emotional toll it took on him.
“When I missed my penalty against Switzerland, I started getting called a monkey. I went on vacation and was a walking dead man; I was in shock. “When I joined the national team, I immediately won the World Cup.
I quickly became a national hero and told myself that France was doing just fine. “Then you have to deal with all that at once, and it’s tough. I asked for a meeting with Noël Le Graët and told him I wasn’t going to play anymore,” he confessed.
Praise for Luis Enrique Mbappe also spoke about his complicated final year at PSG, particularly under Luis Enrique. While he praised the Spanish coach’s tactical understanding, he admitted that circumstances prevented him from fully enjoying that period. “He’s a great coach.
He truly speaks his mind. Unfortunately, I had him during my final year on my contract with PSG. And my last year was a roller coaster.