Source:REUTERS/Lee Smith
[Saba Sports News] Kylian Mbappe sarcastically denied reports claiming he declined an invite to be the Paris Olympics’ penultimate torchbearer. The rumors suggested he prioritized post-Euro 2024 vacation and his Real Madrid unveiling. Mbappe hit back on social media: “LOL. Did you also forget to say I wanted to play point guard for France’s basketball team? I was peacefully vacationing on the other side of the planet. I had zero reason to carry the torch—I have no connection to the Olympics.” Meanwhile, triple Olympic gold medalist Marie-Jose Perec and football legend Zinedine Zidane are top contenders for the final torchbearer role. Notably, Zidane was in Marseille when the Olympic flame arrived on May 8 but skipped the relay, fueling speculation he’ll have a key role at the Paris opening ceremony.