Soccer – French Team
The relationship between Kylian Mbappé and Noël Le Graët is tense. Contrary to issues related to image rights, the two men had a tense exchange over the media. The focus of the discussions are the racist insults of the French national player after his missed penalty at the European Championship. SOS Racisme vice-president Hermann Ebongue insisted on defending the Parisian star.
It all started with a statement from Noël Le Graet in the columns of JDD. The President of FFF then referred to the missed penalty Kylian Mbappe during the last Euro before the Swiss : “ I welcomed him after the European Championship, he thought the association hadn’t defended him after his missed penalty and the criticism in the nets. We saw each other in my office for five minutes. “I didn’t want to make it difficult for you, on the contrary, you were always very nice. “He was angry, he didn’t want to play in the French team anymore – which obviously he didn’t think about. » But if the player had thought about ending his international career, it was mainly because of racist insults on social networks. ” Yes, after all, I explained to him well that it was about racism and NO to punishment. But he said there was no racism… ‘ Mbappé replied Twitter. A message sent in a tense context, while the two men are already at odds over image rights issues. Immediately questioned by rmc sports, Noël Le Graët had tried to defuse the controversy: ” I agree with him (regarding the text of his tweet). I understood everything and there is no problem with Kylian. I’ve always had a deep connection to his personality. » But that’s far from over, especially as he had pointed out on many occasions that ” the racist phenomenon in sport and especially in football did not exist or hardly existed “.
Yes, after all, I explained to him well that it was about racism and NO to punishment. But he felt there was no racism… https://t.co/wZ1nQfb4l4
— Kylian Mbappe (@KMbappe) June 19, 2022
“The spontaneity and speed of Kylian Mbappé’s tweet speaks volumes”
Vice President of SOS Racisme, Hermann Ebongue took the floor to defend himself Kylian Mbappewhile a court case is pending. ” The spontaneity and speed of Kylian Mbappé’s tweet speaks volumes. After his President’s statements in the press, he did not want to leave any doubt. His tweet is very revealing. With his words, Noël Le Graët left doubts that he wanted to end his career with the French after his missed goal. These remarks could leave room for interpretation. While the real reason is the exact opposite. Kylian wanted to restore this truth very quickly. We were the first to challenge public opinion shortly after the euro. I am pleased that the authors of the tweets have been identified, one man has been brought to justice. We have asserted the right and we support Kylian Mbappé.he confided on Monday.
“If you say there is little or no racism in football, that is not true”
It also regrets the position and statements of Noël Le Graet about racism in sport. “ He has not responded with a civil suit in the case after the insults against Kylian Mbappé. Kylian Mbappé suffered these insults as part of the blues. The attacker filed a complaint, which was found admissible. While Le Graët seems to say that there was no racism in this case. Justice says otherwise, even the opposite. Prosecutors are asking for severe sanctions, it’s rare in this type of case (…) When you say that there is little or no racism in football, that’s wrong, he finds the excuse that if a black player scores a goal shoots, the whole crowd stands up. We think that Le Graët has drawn a line in his program by speaking little or not at all about this topic. It’s a reality, there is no empathy and no reaction ” said ebony in conversation below RMC Sports.