Mbappe

2024 - 7 - 6

Mbappe's Fatigue Drama: The Inside Story

Didier Deschamps - Euro 2024 - Football - Kylian Mbappé

Find out why Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during a crucial match and missed a penalty shootout in France's win!

Kylian Mbappe, the star striker and captain of the French national team, made headlines during the Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Portugal. In a surprising turn of events, Mbappe requested to be substituted during extra time due to fatigue, missing out on the tense penalty shootout that followed. Despite his absence, France managed to secure a 5-3 victory on penalties, showcasing the team's resilience and strength under pressure.

French coach Didier Deschamps shed light on the substitution, revealing that it was a strategic decision to preserve Mbappe's energy and ensure the team's success. This move proved effective as France broke their penalty shootout curse, marking their first victory in such a scenario since the 1998 World Cup.

Mbappe himself explained his decision, stating that he trusted in the coach's judgment and prioritize team success over individual achievements. On the other hand, speculations arose regarding Mbappe's potential transfer to Real Madrid, with the LaLiga boss cautioning that his presence is not a guaranteed formula for success.

In a football world filled with drama and speculation, Mbappe's moment of fatigue and substitution serves as a reminder of the physical and mental challenges faced by top athletes. The support and trust between Mbappe and Deschamps exemplify the importance of teamwork and strategic decision-making in high-stakes matches.

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Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says French coach (The Straits Times)

HAMBURG, Germany - French striker and captain Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during extra-time in the Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Portugal ...

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Tired Mbappé asks to go off, misses shootout in France win - ESPN (ESPN)

France captain Kylian Mbappé was subbed out during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal win over Portugal due to fatigue, but his team prevailed 5-3 on penalties.

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Didier Deschamps explains Kylian Mbappe substitution during ... (The Athletic)

Didier Deschamps has explained his decision to take Kylian Mbappe off during extra-time of France's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Portugal.

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Kylian Mbappé Explains Decision to Request Substitution in Euro ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

Kylian Mbappé, the French forward, revealed that he requested to be substituted by coach Didier Deschamps at halftime of extra time during the match against ...

France Coach Deschamps Savours Ending Penalty Hoodoo ... (Barron's)

France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday's ...

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Didier Deschamps explains Kylian Mbappe substitution and makes ... (Mirror.co.uk)

France captain Kylian Mbappe was withdrawn midway through extra-time in the penalty shootout victory over Portugal in Hamburg as France reached the last ...

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Why Kylian Mbappe was subbed off during France v Portugal at ... (Metro)

Didier Deschamps has explained why he subbed off Kylian Mbappe during France's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal.

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Kylian Mbappé won't guarantee Real Madrid title - LaLiga boss ... (ESPN)

Real Madrid's signing of Kylian Mbappé won't guarantee the LaLiga champions repeat last season's title success, league president Javier Tebas has told ESPN.

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Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says French coach (CNA)

HAMBURG, Germany : French striker and captain Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during extra-time in the Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Portugal ...

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France coach Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo, defends ... (FRANCE 24)

France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday's ...

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Kylian Mbappé asked to be subbed off vs. Portugal: 'I was too tired' (FOXSports.com)

Kylian Mbappé asked France coach Didier Deschamps to be subbed off in Les Bleus' quarterfinal matchup against Portugal on Friday at Volksparkstadion in ...

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France coach Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo, defends ... (New Straits Times Online)

HAMBURG: France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in ...

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Tired Mbappé asks to go off, misses shootout in France win - ESPN (ESPN)

France captain Kylian Mbappé was subbed out during the Euro 2024 quarterfinal win over Portugal due to fatigue, but his team prevailed 5-3 on penalties.

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Kylian Mbappé won't guarantee Real Madrid title - LaLiga boss ... (ESPN)

Real Madrid's signing of Kylian Mbappé won't guarantee the LaLiga champions repeat last season's title success, league president Javier Tebas has told ESPN.

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Kylian Mbappé is enduring a tough Euro 2024. It might not stop ... (The Associated Press)

The European Championship is hardly going to plan for Kylian Mbappé and he knows it. He has a broken nose that requires him to wear a vision-limiting face ...

Kylian Mbappé is enduring a tough Euro 2024. It might not stop ... (WTOP)

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — He has a broken nose that requires him to wear a vision-limiting face mask. He is managing fitness issues stemming from the end of ...

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Kylian Mbappé is enduring a tough Euro 2024 (Voice of America)

The European Championship is hardly going to plan for Kylian Mbappé and he knows it. He has a broken nose that requires him to wear a vision-limiting face ...

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Kylian Mbappe's substitution for France against Portugal explained ... (Goal.com)

Kylian Mbappe was "too tired" to finish France's Euro 2024 quarter-final win against Portugal as the striker explained why he was substituted.

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Euros 2024: The selfish egos of Ronaldo and Mbappe (The Indian Express)

It's ego that fuels them to greatness, the belief that their acts of genius could touch a match, it's the same ego that makes them look selfish too.

Tired captain Mbappe wanted out during extra-time, says Deschamps (The Star Online)

HAMBURG: French striker and captain Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during extra-time in the Euro 2024 quarter-final win over Portugal because he was ...

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Concern for Real Madrid? France boss Deschamps provides Kylian ... (Yahoo News)

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has provided an update on the wellbeing of star man Kylian Mbappé.As much, of course, comes fresh off ...

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