[Saba Sports News] According to French media reports, France held its first open training session at Boston University, yet among the 450 spectators present, the vast majority only recognised Kylian Mbappé. The squad’s first public training session in Boston admitted screened audiences. While every attendee knew the team captain Mbappé, other players garnered far less recognition. As time went by, the colour blue could be seen everywhere across the Bentley University campus. Shuttle buses serving student dormitories replaced their destination displays with the slogan “Allez la France”. Two hours before training kicked off, fans were already playing football on adjacent pitches. A total of 450 spectators turned up, most of whom were children: 400 were invitees selected by the City of Boston and FIFA, with the remaining 50 guests from the French Consulate in Boston. Nevertheless, Mbappé’s popularity towered over every other member of the French squad; every touch and skill move he executed drew loud cheers. Everyone there knew him, and in most cases, knew only him among the entire squad.
The editor believes that football has developed rapidly in the United States, especially after Leo Messi joined Inter Miami. Thanks to his time playing for Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has also gained immense popularity across the country.