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Mbappe and Bardella trade barbs over right-wing's gains in France
Bardella said the RN could win as the dispute exposed tensions over immigration, cost of living and France’s political future.
- In a Vanity Fair interview published this week, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe warned that a National Rally victory could have "serious consequences" for France, reigniting a public feud with RN chairman Jordan Bardella.
- Bardella previously criticized "deep-pocketed athletes" for "giving lessons to people who can no longer make ends meet," while Mbappe argued that footballers are "citizens first" who should not remain silent on political matters.
- On Tuesday, Bardella responded on X, quipping, "I know what happens when Kylian Mbappe leaves PSG: the club wins the Champions League," referencing the team's success since the striker's departure to Real Madrid.
- The National Rally remains France's most popular political force, with recent polling placing Bardella at approximately 35 per cent in first-round scenarios, while progressive candidate Raphaël Glucksmann trails behind at around 14 per cent.
- Analyst William Thay suggests the National Rally risks undermining its "normalisation" strategy by attacking a major sporting star, while doing little to convince moderates who fear it might deepen social divisions.
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Kylian Mbappé Clashes with French Presidential Frontrunner Jordan Bardella
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé and National Rally (RN) presidential candidate Jordan Bardella clashed on social media after the footballer renewed his criticism of the French right-wing party in a recent interview with Vanity Fair. Published roughly one month before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the interview with Mbappé focused primarily on football, France’s chances in the tournament, and the pressure on him to lead both the national t…
Kylian Mbappé's comments on a possible victory of the National Rally in 2027 did not seem to please Jordan Bardella. ...
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Total News Sources10
Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 29%
C 28%
R 43%
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