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I've Always Given My All - Says Kylian Mbappe On France National Team I've Always Given My All - Says Kylian Mbappe On France National Team

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I’ve Always Given My All – Says Kylian Mbappe On France National Team

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Kylian Mbappe said he remained committed to the French national team despite not being called up for recent games, and that he respected the decisions made by coach Didier Deschamps.

“The French team has always been the highest rank in football, it’s the national team. I’ve always said there’s nothing more important. My love for the French team hasn’t changed,” Mbappe said in an interview with Canal+ on Sunday.

“I’ve always given my all,” added the France captain, who has not featured for the Les Bleus since two Nations League games in early September.

“You serve your country and that’s it. I always held the French national team to the highest level. I did everything possible to represent it as best as possible.”

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The 25-year-old forward, recognized as one of the top players globally, joined the prestigious Spanish club Real Madrid this past July.

He has 86 caps for France but was not included in the squads for their more recent Nations League fixtures in October and November.

“I can’t talk about November because it was a decision from the coach (Deschamps) and I’ll get behind what he said. I fully respect his decision because he is the boss. I wanted to go but I can’t say why,” he said.

Real Madrid has had a challenging start to the season and is now at risk of being eliminated from the Champions League group stage, currently occupying the 24th position and sitting last among the playoff spots.

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“It’s not the best start to the season, either collectively or individually. We’re preparing for the moments that will count. It hasn’t met expectations but at Real, you’re expected to perform in the second half of the season,” Mbappe said.

The football calendar has become a major concern for elite players, with the increasing number of fixtures potentially contributing to injuries, a concern shared by Mbappe.

“In the NBA (National Basketball Association), they get four months off. We get two weeks. And in the second week, we’re already back to running. It’s not a vacation,” he said.

The toll of such a grueling schedule has taken its toll on him, particularly following Euro 2024, where he played much of the tournament with a face mask due to a broken nose.

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He requested to be substituted during extra time in France’s quarter-final match due to fatigue, and ultimately, France was eliminated in the semi-finals.

“I was tired. I wanted to stay because you give everything for the French team but it was exhausting,” Mbappe said.