This Thursday, March 14, Paris woke up calm, but also with a feeling of uncertainty. The PSG victory over Nice in the Cup (3-1) and qualification to the quarterfinals of the Champions League under the direction of Luis Enrique have instilled enthusiasm in the team's followers. However, recent French media reports indicate that the chances of Kylian Mbappé to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games They are fading more and more.
Mbappé, considered one of the outstanding protagonists of the next Olympic Games, had always demonstrated his commitment to promoting the Olympic event both nationally and internationally. In addition, he had agreed to participate with the France under-23 team, led by Thierry Henry.
“I want to play in the Olympic Games. But it's not me who decides. I'd love to play them, of course. If the coach does not want to call me, I will accept his decision“Donatello said last November, expressing his desire to be part of the Olympics. OO., which will take place between July 26 and August 11 of this year in the French capital.
However, as the months passed, and despite Henry's interest, It seems that the Games are moving away for the French forward. This is what L'Équipe says on its cover today with the headline: “Further” and the image of the PSG striker.
Why is Mbappé's presence at Paris 2024 complicated?
Beyond the challenges of participating in the Euro Cup and the Olympic Games consecutively, on the part of Mbappé, the importance of the role that Kylian's new team will play is highlighted. Although it has not yet been officially announced what his next team will be, it is certain that he will leave PSG at the end of June.
If Kiki had continued with the Parisian club next season, his participation in the Olympics would have been more viable. OO. Especially considering that they will be held in Paris and Donatello is one of the best athletes in France. However, with all reports pointing to him joining Real Madrid, the possibility of him participating in the Games seems to be getting further and further away.
“Whatever Mbappé's desire to live the Olympic experience, the possibility of seeing him compete in the Olympics with France decreases day by day. Hopes would be pretty slim“, slogan L'Equipe. “It is my employer who decides. It will be a pleasure to play in them, but if my employer doesn't want to, I will support his decision“said the forward, according to the aforementioned media.
However, the Eurocup stands as Mbappé's top priority for this season. The contest starts on June 14 and ends on July 14. This implies that for a full month, if the striker reaches the final, he will be completely absorbed in the competition. Although the option of his presence at the Olympic Games is not completely ruled out, the possibility of seeing him in Paris 2024 seems more of a wish than a tangible reality.
When do the Paris 2024 Olympic Games start?
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will begin on Friday, July 26 with the opening ceremony. However, two days before, on July 24, competitions in the disciplines of football, rugby and handball will begin. Regarding the inaugural event, the official site of the Olympic Games. OO. highlights that the parade of the 10,500 athletes will take place on the Seine River, with each delegation mounted on a boat.
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