The imposing golden rooster, crowned with two stars, proudly displayed on the chest, all once morest an electric blue background. Before his team’s match once morest the Brooklyn Nets, on the night of Saturday to Sunday in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama showed up with the new French football team jersey on his back. The interior of the San Antonio Spurs, author of a masterful performance which led his team to victory (122-115), also took the opportunity to discuss Kylian Mbappé.
The 2.24 m giant, widely tipped to be voted best rookie of the season, was questioned regarding the footballer’s probable absence from the Paris Olympic Games. “I just learned regarding it,” replied Victor Wembanyama. When it comes to football, it’s not necessarily the same as in other sports. It is certain that all French people, myself included, would like to see him on the pitch as much as possible. »
Victor Wembanyama presented himself with the new jersey of the French football team before the NBA match between San Antonio and Brooklyn. Instagram Capture Victor Wembanyama
The 20-year-old makes no mistake, the Olympics do not have the same importance in football as in other disciplines. And clubs are not obliged to release their players for this deadline. Real Madrid has also warned the French Football Federation (FFF) that it will not let its French participate in the Games. Such a decision might therefore deprive Kylian Mbappé of the event, if the latter does indeed join the Spanish club, as is expected. Even if the FFF still hopes to change the situation.
Although he may not meet the star striker of the French team at the Olympic village, Victor Wembanyama should be on the trip. He will even return to Paris in 2025 with his NBA franchise, as we announced to you this Thursday. The San Antonio Spurs have been chosen to play two regular season relocated matches at the Accor Arena at Porte de la Chapelle.
Victor Wembanyama has already said he’s looking forward to it: “I’m really looking forward to it, obviously. It’s going to be very important to me. Coming back to where I’m from, and in or around my town, it’s going to be very special. And I’ll be able to see my family in the middle of the season, which doesn’t happen often. That’s great. »