Kylian Mbappé’s lawyer presses FFF after boycott of PSG star

Kylian Mbappe holds his position. On March 22, at the start of the French team rally, the striker refused to participate in a day with the official sponsors of Les Bleus. It’s a decision that makes a lot of noise since the 23-year-old player normally has to fulfill certain commitments. With this boycott, Kylian Mbappé has indeed violated the agreement with the French Football Federation (FFF) on the rights and obligations of players signed since 2010. Although Kylian Mbappé accepted this deal during his first call with EDF in 2017, he is now determined to move the lines.

in an interview he gave Set In an article published Monday, March 28, Kylian Mbappé’s lawyer Delphine Verheyden explained the reasons for the boycott of the Blues star, specifically questioning the convention of the players:This document enters into force when signed and expires five years after the end of his professional career. This is the first thing that bothers us. For Kylian, therefore, it should go from roughly 18 to 40 years old. It’s unrealistic to make such a long commitment. This contract was drawn up in 2010 and the world of 2022 has nothing to do with the post-Knysna world. For us it is mathematical and philosophical.“

The lawyer also insists that some partners of the FFF do not align with the values ​​Kylian Mbappé advocates:It is important that players are compliant with the ads they participate in. She has a role model for her young audience. This role should be handled with care. At the end of the World Cup, Kylian always tried to have a line in his selections, despite the incredible number of offers received. Instead of foods that can lead to obesity, she made a choice by going to ‘Good Goût’, an organic food brand for children. This does not mean that he is completely flawless in what he consumes, but rather that he wants to convey the right messages to the youngest who are fascinated by his idols.“As a reminder, the French team is sponsored by KFC fast food, Belin snack biscuits and Coca-Cola, among other things.

Thus, Delphine Verheyden shared the determination to achieve the goals of Kylian Mbappé and his circle. As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 21, the lawyer said the Blues’ number 10 was waiting for a change from FFF before the match started: “Review without delay and before September’s final shoot to cover the World Cup, convention. It is no longer possible for the FFF to work like this and with this initial deal without talking to the players at the start of each season. Given the current context, what if a Russian company were the sponsor of FFF? Gamers, as it were, had no way of refusing to promote this brand. They must be able to have some kind of conscientiousness.“Last Wednesday, FFF president Noël Le Graët hinted that the doors are open to controversy. Awaiting the World Cup, the French team will play a friendly against South Africa on Tuesday. The Blues last Friday against Ivory Coast (2-1) ), Kylian Mbappé should start against Bafana Bafana.

Benoit Lesueur