Mbappé, with the selection of France, in the World Cup qualifiers.
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Kylian Mbappé turned on the debate on the pressure and the most rough side of professional football. Invited by L'Équipe MagazineReal Madrid striker spoke of his personal life, the media environment and the expectations that surround him.
The merengue striker made it clear that he lives with extreme self -examination: “I have never wanted to accept the failure, so it does not bother me that they criticize me for it. I am very demanding with myself, more than most, so I take it easy.”
The talk, led by Vincent Duluc, touched deep issues, such as the mental health and freedom of the players to express their emotions. Mbappé compared the situation with the case of Tadej Pogacar in the Tour de France, who talked about his discomfort only after winning: “If you say it before, it seems that you are looking for excuses. He said it after winning, when you are untouchable. If you lose, they accuse you of justifying you.”
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The captain of the France selection also referred to criticism for recognizing fatigue. “People begin to tell you: 'At the price we pay you, you have to be happy every day!'
At a key moment of the interview, he left one of the strongest phrases: “Honestly, if I didn't have this passion, the world of football would have disgusted me a long time.” A confession that reflects what it means to him to continue competing in the elite, despite the criticism and media pressure that accompanies him since the age of 18.
Mbappé lives a great present at Real Madrid and leads France on the road to the 2026 World Cup, but his message showed that the emotional cost of greatness is high.
His words open the debate on mental health in the sport and right of stars to be vulnerable, even in an environment that rarely allows.
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