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Laporta Slams Mbappe's Disrespect After Supercopa
12 Jan
Summary
- Kylian Mbappe reportedly refused to allow teammates to honor Barcelona.
- Joan Laporta deemed Mbappe's actions disrespectful and unexpected.
- Tensions between Barcelona and Real Madrid escalate after the incident.
Kylian Mbappe is facing backlash after the Spanish Supercup final, where he reportedly led Real Madrid players in refusing to give Barcelona a guard of honor. Barcelona president Joan Laporta, upon reviewing footage, publicly condemned the act as disrespectful and contrary to sportsmanship. He expressed bewilderment at the decision, noting that Barcelona had shown respect in a previous league match.
Laporta acknowledged that the Real Madrid players might have been frustrated by the 3-2 loss, which could explain their reaction. However, he maintained that generosity and respect are crucial in both victory and defeat, behaviors he felt Barcelona exemplified. The incident occurred during the medal ceremony in Jeddah.
This controversy exacerbates the already strained relationship between Barcelona and Real Madrid, which Laporta recently described as 'broken.' Mbappe's actions and Laporta's subsequent public criticism are likely to intensify the friction between the clubs, with potential for further repercussions.
