Kylian Mbappe’s boycotting of World Cup media duties isn’t set to go unpunished, with FIFA initially lining up France for a fine.
The 23-year-old forward has refused to endorse anything alcohol or gambling related in Qatar, including one of the tournament’s sponsors, Budweiser.
However, he has confirmed that he will pay any fine that comes the FFF’s way for his refusal to speak to the media.
He said: “People have been asking why I haven’t appeared in front of the media. I just needed to focus on the tournament and on football.
When I want to concentrate, that is how I do it. I heard the FFF is going to get fined, so I will pay it, as I don’t think the FFF should pay on my behalf.”
