European Football Championship - Le Pen criticizes Mbappé: "The French are fed up"
Marine Le Pen of the National Rally (RN) criticizes France's soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé for his public calls to prevent a victory of the right-wing national party.
"The French are tired of being instructed and advised on how to vote," said the 55-year-old former RN chairwoman to CNN: "Mbappé does not represent the French with a migration background, because there are much more of them who live on the minimum wage, cannot afford housing and heating, than people like Mr. Mbappé."
The World Cup goal-scoring king expressed himself clearly about the political situation in his homeland during the EM, where France faces Spain in the semifinal on Tuesday (9 p.m./ZDF and MagentaTV) in Munich. "It's a volatile situation. We cannot allow our country to fall into the hands of these people," the 25-year-old had said. "I hope that something will still change at the result and that the people will vote for the right parties."
The Right-wing nationalists hope to gain the absolute majority in the decisive round of the parliamentary election this Sunday and to form the government. In the first round of the election, they were in the lead, followed by the new Left and the center camp of President Emmanuel Macron on third place.
- Despite Marine Le Pen's criticism, Kylian Mbappé maintained his stance during the European Football Championship, expressing concerns about the future of French politics.
- The Rassemblement National leader's comments came amidst speculations about the party's chances in the upcoming parliamentary election, which is scheduled to take place in Paris and various other European cities.
- Kylian Mbappé, the European Football Championship's top goal scorer, has been vocal about politics, calling for voters to support parties that prioritize the needs of the average French citizen, not just the wealthy elite.
- Despite being supported by many, Marine Le Pen's RN party faces tough competition from the center camp of President Emmanuel Macron and the new Left in the decisive round of the French parliamentary election, set to take place in cities across Europe, including Paris.
- The European Football Championship semi-finals, where France will play against Spain, is set to take place in Munich on Tuesday, and the outcome of this match might influence the sentiment of the French populace heading into the parliamentary election.
- Germany has been closely following the political developments in France, with the final results of the parliamentary election potentially impacting the European Football Championship and the broader political landscape of Europe.
