- Mbappe in France squad despite Madrid pleas
- Los Blancos asked national teams to rest players
- Mbappe asked to be called up as per Deschamps
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GettyKylian Mbappe 'chose' to be named in France squad as Didier Deschamps defends decision to call up forward despite Real Madrid plea to rest him
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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
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✅ 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.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.
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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.
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✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
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AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
Mbappe made the long-awaited move to Real Madrid as a free agent earlier this summer to draw the curtains on a transfer saga that has bubbling since 2020. However, the French international has struggled to find his feet with Los Blancos in La Liga as he is yet to grab his first goal contribution in the league in three straight matches. As such, Real Madrid had pleaded with Les Bleus to excuse Mbappe from their September call-ups citing his hectic summer at the Euros and the upcoming schedule for the 15-time Champions League winner.
GettyWHAT DESCHAMPS SAID
Speaking to the media, Deschamps said: "I don't know where you got this information from. I spoke with Kylian. What I can say is that there is always this problem of the calendar, a new format of the Champions League, especially after a big competition. There has not really been any preparation. The season is going to be very very long with a time slot at the beginning of June and the Club World Cup. The coaches are going to have to manage the players.
"He has only played three games in a new club with different players. There are automatisms to find. I found him in good shape with juice. After that he has always scored goals, he is there and it is his choice. He has everything to make it go well and even very very well."
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