🚨🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron speaks on Kylian Mbappé's controversy with Chinese media: 🗣️ Emmanuel Macron: “Kylian Mbappé is still a young man, and I don't think people fully understand that. “He is a footballer, not a politician, and he should not be expected to understand every political issue around the world. “I believe this situation has been blown out of proportion, and people need to take a step back. “Mbappé is not someone who spends his days studying international politics or diplomatic relations. “His world revolves around football, training, competing and representing his country. “He reacted to something online without necessarily understanding the wider implications it could have. “That does not automatically make him a bad person or someone who disrespects an entire nation. “We must understand that being famous does not mean you know everything about every culture. “Footballers are human beings, and they can make mistakes just like everyone else. “I find it unfair to judge his entire character based on one controversial moment. “If people were offended, I believe there are better ways to address the situation than launching a campaign against him. “China is an important nation, and France has always valued mutual respect between our countries. “However, mutual respect also means giving people the opportunity to explain themselves. “We cannot expect every young athlete to understand the political meaning behind every meme circulating on social media. “Mbappé did not enter this situation intending to create a diplomatic problem between France and China. “I don't believe he woke up that day with the intention of insulting millions of Chinese people. “We should be careful not to confuse an immature reaction with a deliberate political statement. “At his age, there are still lessons to learn about how actions can be interpreted across different cultures. “That is part of growing up, and I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. “I would encourage everyone involved to approach this situation with patience rather than anger. “Mbappé should be allowed to focus on his career without having every action turned into an international crisis. “Ultimately, I hope this controversy can be resolved through understanding, dialogue and respect rather than endless criticism.”