Getty'Kylian Mbappe is right to take a stand' - Michel Platini supports 'intelligent' Real Madrid hero's political warning but offers stern advice
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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
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✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
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✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.
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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
Getty Images SportMbappe voices political fears
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Madrid striker explicitly outlined his fears regarding a potential far-right electoral victory. Detailing his opposition, Mbappe stated: “It affects me, I know what it means and what consequences it can have for my country when people like them come to power.”
Responding to this on RTL, Platini clarified: “Kylian Mbappe is right to take a stand when he's not wearing the captain's armband or the French national team jersey. If he's in Madrid or elsewhere, he can take a political stance, of course. But with the French national team armband, with the French national team jersey, you're playing for all French people. So it's difficult to take a stand.”
AFPWorld Cup campaign approaches
Mbappe must quickly balance this political storm with his on-pitch responsibilities as Didier Deschamps' side prepare for their 2026 World Cup campaign. Placed in Group I, France face an intriguing opening test against Senegal at the MetLife Stadium on June 16 before matches against Iraq and Norway. The skipper will look to silence political detractors by replicating his stellar international form and leading Les Bleus deep into the tournament.
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