Kylian Mbappé and Marcus Thuram Urge French Youth to Vote Against Extremism Before Snap Parliamentary Elections

On the eve of France's Euro 2024 opener against Austria, French football captain Kylian Mbappé has urged young voters to oppose political extremism in the upcoming snap parliamentary elections, following President Emmanuel Macron's call for the election after a significant victory by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally in the EU vote. Mbappé emphasized the pivotal moment for French history, encouraging youth to shape the country's future by voting against divisive extremes. His statements echo his teammate Marcus Thuram's call to resist the rise of the far-right. The French Football Federation supports players' rights to express their views while maintaining the team's neutrality. The political situation has created uncertainty and potential instability for Macron's presidency.