Mbappe Courts Controversy: Footballer vs French Far Right? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Mbappe Courts Controversy: Footballer vs French Far Right? | Vantage with Palki Sharma
The French Football team has courted controversy. Captain Kylian Mbappe and others are encouraging people to come out and vote in the upcoming French parliamentary elections. Mbappe took a dig at France's far-right National Rally Party, saying that extremist forces are on the rise and they need to be stopped. Should National Athletes voice their opposition to political parties?
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[@jordanfromyt2861]

If we the citizens can’t talk about politics then there is no need of government at the first place….

[@Tony-im6ub]

Saying a footballer is far right wing can mean two totally different things

[@gavinsuhan4331]

He’s left wing 😂

[@AdelbertFiddler]

I think he is going to become a centrist soon ​@@gavinsuhan4331

[@cornerst0ne]

Why aren’t French footballers talking about the Islamization of France ?

[@malak2942]

Because it doesn't exist

[@gebrailkal1647]

Because you're anti "coloured" too

[@ahbahouaimaisbon7770]

@@malak2942 Of course it exist…. In marine lepen and macron’s world. 😂 Just keep in mind « We don’t submit to terror, we are the terror. » franck underwood (house of cards)

[@cornerst0ne]

@@malak2942 I wonder why there were riots for banning the hijab which is such a useless thing that even Tajikistan, a Muslim country, has banned it now.

[@AK-galil]

​@@malak2942don't lie

[@thondoyaenterprise3795]

France as a NATION is bigger and by far IMPORTANT than FOOTBALL. Let the people's vote SPEAK without celebrity influence.

[@buzfinda276]

If that's d case then why do politicians go for campaign, is it not for same influence?

[@thondoyaenterprise3795]

@@buzfinda276 lm glad u said it yourself " POLITICIANS "

[@gebrailkal1647]

They will influence anyways. How the world works

[@georgeakoto6589]

Being a talented footballer doesnt mean you are the smartest in the room

[@876junk]

Are you the smartest person in the room??

[@girijadasmahapatra4425]

He has the right to express his opinion freely. It is your free will to buy or not to buy it.

[@smoothoperator9845]

Yes it does, regarding Football Intelligence!

[@Q.Me601]

Ignorance is bliss. Yes! You're ignorant.

[@gsmd770]

Having a degree doesn't make you the smartest puppy in the room either. There often the dumbest.

[@marandymbamara9099]

Many of the footballers live in an alternate reality!

[@smoothoperator9845]

Certainly not your reality! Since you’re gaming 24/7 and drinking 4 bottles of Hennessy per day!

[@r.4996]

Dude Kejriwal made it even harder to get.​@@smoothoperator9845

[@SAAD92ification]

Yes only billionaire politicians live in your reality 😂

[@abimainnadas9457]

Wake up Europe and save your culture

[@mohammedowais7398]

Yes through Rishi Sunak out of UK 😂

[@abimainnadas9457]

@@mohammedowais7398 He named his title always PM of UK. You known as a jihadists

[@Pirmardi_sadeh]

Don't they say that football should be separated from politics? Apparently, there is an exception for UEFA, sometimes!😅🙄

[@gebrailkal1647]

They're there as a french citizen

[@abhijitroy6778]

India is amazing in terms of that.... Any celeb cricketer or sportsperson will never take any side... And french footballers should not afraid...good legal immigration is not problem....Iligal....Is problem...

[@antosally4520]

Not under Modi ...they do take stand in favour of Modi😊

[@abhijitroy6778]

@@antosally4520 librants must think that... Or they cant remain librand....!

[@rafeeqbacker]

Coz they will be in big trouble. If they speak against Godi, then katam.. Entire IT cell will be against them

[@tinotendakunaishe7952]

He's a citizen of the country. His profession and popularity doesn't mean he surrenders his right to free speech

[@gameZA40]

😂😂 you are clearly not the sharpest tool in the cabinet. footballers are celebrities with some worshipped, their opinion can be influential especially when they use sporting platforms for their politics

[@r.4996]

Unless that response is staged.

[@tinotendakunaishe7952]

@@gameZA40 Donald Trump was a celebrity who spouted his opinion for 4 years before officially running for President. No one told him to shut up. Again...your choice of profession doesn't mean you give up your right to free speech. This is simply a statement of fact. No constitution in the world, denies people the right to free speech because of popularity.

[@muhammadahmedshafi6045]

​@@gameZA40so what?

[@yedukrishnan4350]

​@@gameZA40 Celebrities in India likewise defend the rights of the BJP and the Congress Party; if this is not an issue, then neither are they.

[@zenastronomy]

democracy and freespeech unless they don't want to hear you 😂😂😂 typical hypocrisy of the west 😂😂😂

[@bravewarrior1218]

#zenastronomy Responsible free speech is also crucial. This means that individuals must be mindful of the impact of their speech on others and strive to use their freedom of expression in a way that promotes constructive dialogue and respect for others. Democracy and free speech are closely linked, and responsible free speech is essential for maintaining a healthy and functioning democratic society.🤔

[@zenastronomy]

@@bravewarrior1218 that's just nonsense if u think any of that applies here

[@bravewarrior1218]

@@zenastronomy Mate.. Can you please counter me with point-by-point rebuttal.?🫠 Federation neutrality: While the French Football Federation has called for political neutrality of the national team.

[@zenastronomy]

@@bravewarrior1218 so basically you are arguing, freespeech can only be spoken freely when "you" or somebody you agree with like the French football federation decides it is acceptable. otherwise they have to shut up. do you not see how problematic that is? if u can't. then i can't help you. as you lack basic ability of putting yourself in other people's shoes.

[@bravewarrior1218]

@@zenastronomy French soccer players expressing political views, particularly in opposition to the far-right National Rally party is a contentious one. The French Football Federation has defended players' right to free speech on political issues, while also trying to maintain neutrality as an organization There is no clear consensus on where the line should be drawn between players' individual rights and the sports league's desire to promote social causes. It is a complex issue that reflects the broader tensions in French society around issues of identity, diversity, and the rise of far-right populism.

[@Gomes719]

the French journalists ask them about their opinions about the vote the players express their opinion and the media went crazy footballers got a big influence which makes sense they represent the country they got freedom of speech

[@r.4996]

Are you so naive or what?? Macron has been using football to spread his propaganda, It is footballers, who need to understand that they are being used as pawns.

[@inerit5175]

Exactly this! They are tax payers and they have their lives and future in France!

[@sushilsomani3881]

if they are "forced" to take knee for political purpose, why not they are expected not to speak on politics .......

[@AeonMusicRecord]

every person has the right to talk politics

[@r.4996]

What about thee slogans to keep the "politics out of sports"

[@AeonMusicRecord]

@@r.4996 politics is like air, its everywhere

[@district2d]

When you have a press conference about Football then don’t talk politics. Yes you have a right to an opinion but that is not the forum to do it.

[@renjithrajendran5966]

He is a citizen of France. Y can't he talk politics.. Indian cricketers doesn't have the spine to speak can't deny mbappe to speak

[@r.4996]

Dude, They never bothered to speak about paris attack, the bloody protests that happened last year. But now what happened they suddenly become concerned citizens.

[@renjithrajendran5966]

@@r.4996 its upto them..

[@nobleideas2838]

​@r.4996 you choose what to comment on, and that is you right too

[@marnungsangimsong4619]

You have the mentality of a 10 year old kid. Leave politics out of sport.

[@gebrailkal1647]

​@@r.4996bcz u r racist 2 them. simple.

[@srikanthreddy1150]

Who is the extremists in France? And to whom people should vote?The people fighting for their Country or the illegal migrants who are burning France and looting shops? I am confused. Can someone explain please...

[@doplr8711]

Your own citizens burn and loot after one slightly uncomfortable policy change 🤣🤣🤣

[@squall046]

No !!!!!! And in their contract it's mentioned that they can't do it !

[@ReadyWriter0001]

They are entitled to their opinions but they are not entitled to using EURO 2024 platform for politics. Imagine if other footballers from other countries(Croatia, Germany, Portugal, England etc) were to do this also? #JerusalemIsForIsraelAsMeccaIsForSaudiArabia

[@blackups__6554]

I don’t remember asking if celebrities should should talk politics when you talked about Taylor Swift influencing America’s elections

[@samikshagoyal7707]

But Taylor herself didn’t say anything.

[@blackups__6554]

@@samikshagoyal7707 But I think everyone has a right to voice out their opinions as they are not insisting violence or harassment.

[@samikshagoyal7707]

@@blackups__6554 Influential figures should be careful and they must spread awareness to vote but not that which party not to vote for. Let the fans decide that on their own. Who gave em the right to use their influence like that? This is radicalisation imo. All immigrants who must be happy also will deliberately vote for whosoever these footballers are advocating for, common sense.

[@blackups__6554]

@@samikshagoyal7707 You’re right. They can encourage people to vote, but not tell people who to vote for.

[@samikshagoyal7707]

@@blackups__6554 ☺️ For the first time on KZbin I am seeing a person who is agreeing with others with so much humility. Otherwise ppl just fight to prove their point right. Keep it up dude, loads of love and respect from India 🇮🇳❤️

[@chaneb8272]

The french football teams are citizens of France , they have the right to share their voice and concern like any citizens, patriots leys vote , let's be united , solidarity with all

[@876jamaicanyouth]

Not in that forum

[@lordspalse0062]

The daftness in the comment section is frenchly astounding.

[@Lerato114]

😂😂smart!

[@bravewarrior1218]

Kylian Mbappé, the French soccer star, has courted controversy by speaking out against the far-right National Rally (RN) party in the upcoming French elections. He warned that extremist forces are on the rise and urged young voters to prevent the party from gaining power. Mbappé's comments sparked a heated debate in France about the role of professional athletes in politics. French soccer star Kylian Mbappé and over 200 other prominent French athletes have publicly urged voters to reject far-right political parties in the upcoming French legislative elections. This is highly unusual, as French athletes are typically discouraged from expressing political views.

[@rafeeqbacker]

What’s wrong, they have every right to talk about politics as they are the citizens of France.

[@ppp0911]

They are voting citizens after all! TF?😠

[@nicobailey3264]

Footballers are free to give there opinion and pick thier sides

[@boetr7014]

Good for Mbappe and Thuram to take a firm stance against fascists, racists and anti-immigrants. Their parents are immigrants so this affects them on a deeply personal level.

[@ugooko7569]

oh but they are ok when the immigrants burns up the cities?

[@r.4996]

Yeah, It might be personal, But they never uttered a single sentence about the protests and loot done by their brothers. Why can't they stay neutral?

[@chaneb8272]

Some french politicians said they don't need Mappe to tell them how to do politics basically what he said is , we want your vote but not your opinion This is a our life's , any citizen can speak about politics

[@witika7151]

Did the national party respond?

[@tashanmann05]

Celebrities are the biggest hypocrites.

[@fuadabdelkadir6572]

You they have to

[@ShayneHaridas]

In India no one speaks up due to fear of the government taking a heavy hand. Atleast in France they can speak up.

[@KetanSingh]

They should be making personal comments at suitable fora and their social media. Pre-match press-conferences aren't exactly suitable for this.

[@ghirmayweldemichael7456]

Mbape, who he is to warn people in their political view. He is an athlete and let him do his job.

[@Julio.H.P.]

Well, the players are not "talking" politics... as far as I can see they are all in press conference, so I'm guessing they are being asked, so why complain now if they are answering your colleagues!

[@AK-galil]

French immigrants telling French to invite immigrants😂

[@EddySsenkumba-fj7rs]

Politics is for everyone and everyone has right to save future of next generation

[@lyndaek99]

They can talk about whatever they want like everyone else.

[@abibossmeka7974]

He has the right to say to support he idra i like it🎉

[@justrandom4304]

why are they being asked if they don't want to hear from them? and their answers are go vote what more do people want. Most of these kids are of African descent do French people make their decisions based on what an footballer says.

[@the18thbam17]

No. Footballers definitely shouldn't talk about politics. They are not part of the citizenship. They don't represent their nation. And they definitely don't have free speech like regular people. How dare they talk about politics?

[@franciskalambayi3171]

MLK jr said our lives end when we become silent about things that matter to us Both expert and footballer support something, everyone is biased But the last thing we should do is deny anyone their God given right regardless of status As for the naive supporters they have a right to learn and think, they should make use of it

[@youngmoney7018]

Time and place

[@StrangerView-oy9bb]

​@@youngmoney7018MLK was a dusty and a fraud

[@tanmaybohra8702]

what is this title ? everybody has a right to express their opinions palki

[@wijepalapeiris3407]

They can try, people won't listen to footballers, people want them play soccer in the field, not play politics, you better win European cup now, or these comments will backfire. Play soccer dudes

[@88sumanth]

If some celebrity supports right wing political party... All these liberals will cry relentlessly... They will not comeout for Freedom of Speech then😂😂😂😂

[@selam1353]

Should humans talk about politics? Are footballers humans?

[@nandrisolven3641]

He's representing a country,not a corporate company,so he's not just say one political party is good,other one not ,end of the day they're all politicians, in macron administration france still try to colonize northern africa,boost arms trade ,i really don't know the difference between right and left !!!?

[@ekowappiah6919]

They are foot ballers not Mouthballers

[@inerit5175]

Should French multi millionaire players pay their taxes???

[@Alexthomas-hd4xj]

Well done 👏 keep the far right away

[@dankomlos2279]

How can contact u guys

[@padda1349]

SRK and Salman Khan should enter Politics. They can join BJP and get seats in the parliament. Modi ji can give SRK a .minister post yaar. These two works so hard to bring Indias name on the top

[@Divyanshu-eq4zb]

The reason why celebrities should stay away from any political opinion, according to me is because people are susceptible to believe in their opinions and that would inhibit their thinking and choosing what's best for them.

[@nicobailey3264]

And so what u dont see famous people in America telling people not to vote for trump

[@TheMohadam]

African players!

[@OG-cb5le]

African origin

[@doplr8711]

Womp womp

[@muhammadahmedshafi6045]

Go see a doctor, they have french nationality, they are french.

[@ManutheJKboy]

These footballer only knows game ,,they are making biased statements ,,they should be ashamed

[@Dimuk1984]

Palki, why don't you talk about sunil chhetri's contribution to Indian football and his retirement? If you are so interested in foreign affairs, pls go and settle in Europe.

[@manshisaini4]

Mbappe is literally going the Rashford way

[@user-uk5dr1bq1w]

Never ever mbappe emotion not just rushford dust

[@abbecks]

This footballer Mbappe is tipped to be yhe next billionaire athlete in the coming years after Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, roger Federer and LeBron James have all entered the billionaire athelete status club, all four entering after 2020 thanks to their businesses and global stardom and endorsement deals. So why get into madness of politics, just grow through sports and become super rich.... 😅

[@nandozzy4914]

Ummn...maybe the small problem that he has a spine?

[@zoehmar7487]

Full support, Mbappe is such a smart man

[@that90sguy77]

He doesn't look like French at all

[@OmmyJames-xn7ji]

LETS TALK ABOUT HINDUTVA IN INDIA 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@chaneb8272]

The french national teams are french they represent France , yes they can speak about politics

[@marnungsangimsong4619]

Wow what a profound statement.. 😂

[@mukizacelestin975]

let them come in Africa it is their fit home

[@dankomlos2279]

Good from nigeria

[@Touramankan]

Yes, as long as their statements align with government propaganda etc... However, if you speak out like Benzema did about the genocide in Gaza, you’ll find yourself in trouble 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gourabdebnath9449]

So many Chinese companies

[@876jamaicanyouth]

The footballers who spoke about their preferences should be dropped the voice of the people is the voice of the people isn't this what a democracy is all about its shameful the role these players have taken those who said go out and vote isn't bad it's what mbappe said and thuram shame on the reporting calling out the names of those who didn't tell citizens who to vote for....yet not stating who actually said what...this has nothing to do with anti immigrants it's sad people want to twist the narrative....this is not about migrants it's about diversity the Macron and Mbappe type diversity how is this a part of politics shame on you

[@omarsare4905]

Mbappé is France 🇫🇷 ! He can talk about anything he want 😅 and nothing will happen

[@esense9602]

this is what I hate, a lot of celebrities or athletes shouldn't meddle in politics because that's not their expertise. If you became rich or famous, you don't have any social responsibility to say your view because it's not your expertise.

[@AlexCruz-hi5el]

And who are you to decide if somebody can meddle in politics or not?

[@Q.Me601]

"Celebraties or Atheletes" are also human. They have a moral right, social responsibility , and a civil duty like every other citizen. Herk! They're role models for many. If they sit idle for shit to go south, posterity will not be kind to them. So go back, learn, and unlearn .

[@JulianaAkolgo]

With your little brains you want to talk for everyone? You don't need to be an expert to express your political opinion, tell me which laws says that?

[@Q.Me601]

@JulianaAkolgo By "Little brain " you mean pico-byte? Lmao

[@Gomes719]

To be honest they do they got a big platform and can express themselves because they got a voice

[@Happy-wb8gi]

They are all Afticans.

[@nicobailey3264]

So are they not citizens of france lol what are u asking about 😂😂😂does it even make sense apart from playing soccer are they not citizens

[@rippedreaper7279]

Wait, France still has white players?

[@adityachaudhary1610]

You won't promote a party that stops immigration especially if you yourself are one, So its basic understanding of politics and opinions Problem will be if lets say a player promotes far right then freedom of speech will be no lpnger applicable

[@common-sense99]

anybody can.

[@rakheesivnath8804]

No to extremists!

[@srikanthreddy1150]

Who are the extremists in France? The people fighting for their Country or the illegal migrants who are burning France?

[@user-ql1xs8qr8t]

Mbappé and Macron are both same WhatsApp group (gay)

[@rossturner8581]

Make me laugh, mbappe and footballers condemning the far right and their all training with a nazi emblem on their shirts and don't even realise it! Lol

[@nathansamson8798]

You people are stupid for asking if citizens can voice their opinions about whats happening in their home countries

[@devduttasaha7000]

I support MBaape

[@khanmoin155]

Why are you interfering in their internal country matters paldi 😂just like you ask west why they are interfering

[@JrKING-hj1ww]

SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY BE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT SOMEONE IS ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT. SMH your starting to sound like Donald trump now calm down

[@FreeVortex-py4oo]

Mbappe well.known for talking absolute bollocks though

[@gowthamanjaiganesh3210]

Want Le Pen to win France and AFD to win Germany.

[@ernestmwape]

Such nonsense to think footballers dont have political views and feelings! Because you are a politician doesnt mean you are good at being good leaders. Most politicians are awful at their jobs, footballers are better leaders on and off the field anytime and anywhere😂😂

[@agustus26]

And what about media who are basically puppets they think footballers , cricketers and actors should only think about their professions 24/7 doesn't makes any sense😂

[@r.4996]

Nah!!!! By this Any Nazi supremacist can also exercise his voice behind the garb of free speech and opinions.

[@tanbirnr2389]

They have freedom and rights to talk about politics openly in media, unlike indian athletes and celebrities, who fears what might happen if they go against any government party.

[@P.C1999]

I support anti-immigrant party

[@Dipshithola]

Is France a black country?

[@StrangerView-oy9bb]

Hell NO! Everyone hates⚫️

[@876junk]

French players are French citizens, right??? So they shouldn’t say anything as French citizens because they play football???

[@agustus26]

Lol! That's what! And meanwhile they all will speak about how mbappe should have played the match to win! 😂 They're mountain of hypocrisy!

[@AlexCruz-hi5el]

if Mbappe said he supported Modi and the Hindutva, the tittle of this video would be very different 😂😂😂, but what else would you expect from Mukesh Ambani propaganda machine

[@shripadbhagwat6566]

Then don't watch this channel .

[@AlexCruz-hi5el]

@@shripadbhagwat6566 first of all i watch whatever i want, second i don't really watch this channel that much, only when they make this dumb and obviously biased videos, and i only watch to make fun of them

[@shripadbhagwat6566]

@@AlexCruz-hi5elJust because you don't agree with the video doesn't mean it is biased. Footballers are public figures. There are many stupid fans out there who will get influenced by their opinion and vote accordingly. This doesn't happen in India because India isn't a presidential democracy. You cannot directly endorse a party or candidate in India. France has a presidential democracy therefore footballers have the ability to directly endorse the candidate.Which is why they need to be careful. It would be the in the news if cricketers in India start advising people on whom they should vote for.

[@AlexCruz-hi5el]

@@shripadbhagwat6566 I'm not saying they're biased because I don't agree with them, I'm saying they are biased because they just refuse to make any sort of criticism to one side of the political spectrum while constantly thrashing the other, I swear to god I've seen more videos on this channel attacking Emmanuel Macron than all the videos criticizing members of the BJP combined, also this channel is funded by Modi billionaire friend so it's not surprising they refuse to criticize him and his party. About the second part of your comment, yes athletes just like any celebrity can influence elections even in India, and if cricketers started to advise people on whom to vote this 'journalist' right here would only be against it if they were supporting Congress or any other rivaling political parties, if cricketers were openly supporting Modi there would be no problem for the people running this channel, it's just like in the US if an athlete like LeBron for example says that he support Biden then Fox News will just say that he should 'shut up and dribble' but if it's an athlete that supports Trump then they would say it's just free speech.

[@shripadbhagwat6566]

@@AlexCruz-hi5el Lmao WHAT 🤣 This channel is funded by Mukesh Ambani😆This channel is actually the sister channel to CNN news 18. Which has an American broadcasting parent company .I doubt a billionaire like him will give a rat's ass about what other people think of him.This channel is anything but biased. She has criticized nda for a lot of things including unemployment which is the biggest issue in India. If it was a biased channel I don't think it would have have had nearly 5 million subscribers. No matter which party you support, both sides want the same news. Simple and unbiased. Palki has a massive following from her previous channel WION. So kep being delusional. Ignorance is a bliss anyway.

[@ahmedhersi9169]

Why black people and Muslims must care politics in France? Do they know that people like Macron and le pen have not big differences.

[@sigmas_handle]

TMNT Brokenostello and his Africa B team should stick to football.

[@smoothoperator9845]

⁠Having a Degree of specialist education, training , experience and intelligence, certainly makes a world of difference in comparison to a naive ignoramus!

[@IloveNBirenSingh]

He want the rest of his family in Africa to reach Europe by boats. The native people of Europe will stop him.

[@Q.Me601]

When will France stop looting "Francophone" countries in Africa? France has been milking the resources of these countries for ages. France can't even parade 11 member soccer team without the same Africans you vilify.

[@zeferinojuliana6638]

Why are France still crying over Mali,Niger and Burkina Faso?

[@Gomes719]

Mbappé all family are born in France lol he just wants the best for the country France already rejected 303 Indians asylum seekers so if Far Right are in power it means all the foreigners will be discriminating and deported back to their country

[@JeromeHermbert]

This will also mean that Indians and Chinese wouldn't be able to migrate to France

[@pravinkumar-my5ud]

​@@JeromeHermbertthey will if they will have relevant skills and expertise

[@David-gy6fv]

Football is the new religion in Europe after Christianity died. Footballers are the new priests.

[@user-lt5no1xt1z]

Christianity died?