Kylian Mbappé rules out presidential ambitions amid career focus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Kylian Mbappé, currently preparing for the FIFA World Cup, has confirmed he does not intend to pursue a political career after his soccer tenure. In an interview, Mbappé stated he has various business interests for his future but dismissed suggestions of aiming for the presidency of France, saying, 'I am hated enough as it is.' As the captain of the French team, he has been vocal about political issues, particularly regarding the far-right ahead of Euro 2024. His comments have drawn varied reactions, including criticism from Michel Platini but support from his manager, Didier Deschamps.
- •Mbappé prepares for his third FIFA World Cup as captain.
- •He dismisses future presidential aspirations, citing public sentiment.
- •The forward has been active in political discussions, influencing his public persona.
- •His recent call to reject the far-right drew both criticism and support.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé: ‘I don’t plan on becoming the President of France. I’m hated enough as it is.’
"Kylian Mbappé (27) is in the prime years of his playing career. However, he is already being asked about his post-career plans. Becoming the President of the French Fifth Republic is not one of them,...
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