Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-22
In Madrid, Kylian Mbappé gave an exclusive interview to RFI in which he affirmed that he has never severed his connection with Africa, emphasizing the strength of his Algerian and Cameroonian roots.
The French player, currently competing for the Ballon d’Or, asserted his competitive spirit and stood by his bold statements. He also paid tribute to Didier Deschamps and discussed his future in relation to Zinedine Zidane.
Mbappé expressed hope to receive support from the African continent in this major individual competition.
