One year after the Paris 2024 Olympics, one burning question remains: where was Kylian Mbappé during the opening ceremony? According to Le Canard Enchaîné, the French superstar declined to carry the Olympic torch… because he wasn’t chosen as the final bearer.
Yes, you read that right: Mbappé reportedly wanted the spotlight at the very end, but the honor went to legends Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec. The result? No flame, no Mbappé. And maybe, just maybe, a bruised ego.
Kylian claps back with humor
But instead of sulking, Mbappé fired back with humor. On X (formerly Twitter), he delivered a cheeky reply: “LOL 😂. You forgot to say I also wanted to be the point guard for the French basketball team… I was just chilling on vacation on the other side of the world. No reason for me to be the final torchbearer since I have no Olympic history.”
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In other words: not involved, not offended — and definitely not bitter. The Real Madrid striker has never taken part in the Olympics and sees no reason why he should have stolen the show from actual Olympic icons.
Always on point
Mbappé might not have carried the flame, but he sure knows how to put out rumors with style. No drama, just a well-timed punchline. Always on top of the game — even when he’s on vacation.
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