Mbappe Causes Stir With Red Card Comment
By Harry Morgan
Kylian Mbappe picked his ever red card in PSG's 4-2 win at Nimes Olympique on Saturday, and the French role model's post-match reaction to the incidence has caused a stir between him and the victim.
The 19-year old French World Cup winner was sent off four minutes into stoppage time after he shoved Nimes midfielder Teji Savanier to the floor after been fouled.
Mbappe was already on a yellow card and the second yellow and marching off orders were deserving. But the player, who is role model to many people in his country, defended his act after the game and said he would react the same way the next time.
'' No, I do not regret it'' said the player who is a role model to many '' And if it was again, so I will do it again. And I will apologise to supporters and everyone, but I cannot tolerate these kinds of gestures''.
When told about the PSG man's comments, Savanier also replied:'' Ah really? ''If he continues like this, he's going to see a lot of red cards this season.