France star Kylian Mbappe has reacted to FIFA's reported decision to punish him for his behaviour at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In November, it was claimed the French forward could be in hot water with the world football governing body after ignoring journalists after matches, despite FIFA insisting that all players should make themselves available to the press at the showpiece.
The incidents in question are said to have taken place following Les Bleus' group-stage wins over Australia and Denmark.
At the time, Mbappe's actions were controversial as journalists and supporters wanted to hear from him, especially as he was name Man of the Match for both games.
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Since then, the Paris Saint-Germain star has continued to find the back of net in Qatar, and is now the outright top scorer with five goals in three starts.
With the 23-year-old currently making all the headlines, he has finally spoken to the media and revealed his thoughts on the fine FIFA has reportedly ordered the French Football Federation (FFF) to pay as a result of his actions.
"People have been asking why I haven't appeared in front of the media," he said, per the Daily Mirror.
"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.
"This is the competition of dreams and I'm delighted to be here and I wanted to be ready.
"I've been preparing all season, physically and mentally, but we are still a long way from the ultimate objective."
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Mbappe has also refused to endorse any brands in Qatar that are related to alcohol or gambling, including the tournament's beer sponsor Budweiser.
The forward has even reportedly taken to blocking out the Budweiser name in pictures of himself with the Man of the Match award.
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