Refusing To Promote Fast Food And Gambling, Kylian Mbappe Refuses To Take Part In The French National Team Photoshoot

Kylian Mbappe. (Photo: Twitter @PSG_inside)

JAKARTA - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappe is on the list of French national team players for the 2022 World Cup. However, ahead of preparations for the grand agenda, Mbappe refused to take part in the team's photo shoot.

Mbappe's refusal was because he did not agree with the contract offered by the French Football Federation (FFF).

Mbappe previously revealed that he did not want to promote several brands in the photo shoot session including fast food products and gambling companies under contract with the French national team.

"I have decided not to take part in the photo shoot following the France federation's refusal to amend the image rights agreement with the players," Kylian Mbappe was quoted as saying by ESPN.

"My representatives and I fully regret that no deal was reached, as requested, before the World Cup," continued the player.

Mbappe's step in protesting by not attending the photo shoot had the support of the senior players.

This move has finally started to get a bright spot from the FFF. The federation is reportedly softening and is ready to revise the contract regarding the image rights for a photo shoot with the French national team.

"After concrete discussions with the executives of the French team, president, coach, and marketing managers, the FFF has promised to revise, as soon as possible, an agreement on the right to image that binds it to its national team players," the FFF statement said.

"The FFF is looking forward to working on a new outline of the deal that will allow it to protect its interests while considering the legitimate concerns and beliefs expressed in the players' unanimous voice," the statement continued.