This Monday, the French team will cross swords against Belgium in Düsseldorf for the round of 16 of Euro 2024. In addition to this stunning success in the Nations League during the 2021 edition, it is above all the half -final gleaned on the wire against the Red Devils during the 2018 World Cup which remains anchored in people’s minds. A victory enabled by Samuel Umtiti, the only scorer even though he was playing injured at the time.
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Present at a press conference this Sunday, Kylian Mbappé had strong words for his former teammate in the French team. “Everyone knew he was injured. I don’t forget what he did for the selection. Thanks to him. Afterwards, his seasons were difficult, he was not able to play as he would have liked. I know the sacrifice he made, he’s a friend.”declared the captain of the Blues before his coach, Didier Deschamps, followed suit: “He was in full possession of his abilities, that’s why he scored this decisive goal.”
Pub. the 30/06/2024 20:57
Updated on 01/07/2024 03:57
