BUCHAREST – Kylian Mbappe’s failure to execute a penalty caused the French National Team (Timnas) to lose to Switzerland and fall in the last 16 of the 2020 European Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player also apologized via his Instagram, @k.mbappe, for what he had done. occur.
The French national team was seeded before the match took place. However, Switzerland was actually able to make a surprise at the National Stadium, Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday (29/6/2021), early morning WIB.
Switzerland started the game well because they could take the lead in the 15th minute through Haris Seferovic’s action. However, that advantage disappeared in the second half as the French national team were able to create three goals through the actions of Karim Benzema (57′ and 59′) and Paul Pogba (75′).
Still, the Swiss worked wonders by equalizing before the match ended. Seferovic (81 ‘) and Mario Gavranovic (90’) were the Swiss saviors with their goals at the end of the match.
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The match went to extra time, but no additional goals were scored and a penalty was awarded. All executors of the Swiss national team are able to carry out their duties well. On the other hand, Mbappe failed to execute a penalty so that the French national team lost 4-5 to Switzerland.
Mbappe was also in the spotlight for being the culprit of the failure of the French national team to advance to the quarter-finals. Therefore, Mbappe apologized for disappointing the fans of the French national team.
“It is very difficult to turn the page. Great sadness after this elimination, we were unable to achieve our goal. I apologize for this penalty. I wanted to help the team, but failed,” wrote Mbappe on his Instagram, Tuesday (29/6/2021).
Even so, Mbappe will not be down with this negative result. The PSG player confirmed that he would rise with the French national team so that they are ready for the next major tournament, the 2022 World Cup. Les Bleus – the nickname of the French national team – are the defending champions of the biggest football tournament in the world.
“Sleep will be difficult, but unfortunately the ups and downs of this sport I really like. I know you fans are disappointed, but I still want to thank you for your support and for always believing in us.”
“The most important thing is to come back stronger for the next challenge to come. Congratulations and good luck to Switzerland,” he added.
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