Olympics-Mbappe rules out playing at Paris Games after Real Madrid move


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - France v Canada - Stade Matmut-Atlantique, Bordeaux, France - June 9, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe before the match REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

(Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Sunday he will not play for France's Olympic team at the Paris Games as his new club Real Madrid are against the idea.

The 25-year-old said in March that he was keen on playing at his home Games but since the Olympic soccer tournament is not on FIFA’s calendar clubs are not obliged to release their players.

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