Riner and Mbappé: Two athletes targeted by the National Rally for their political stances
After footballer Kylian Mbappé, judoka Teddy Riner has come under criticism from the National Rally, which takes issue with comments he made on the program "Stade 2".
French judoka Teddy Riner is in turn facing criticism from the National Rally (RN), according to information reported by France 24. The far-right party is taking issue with comments he made during the program "Stade 2," broadcast Wednesday, in which the athlete reportedly said he was "freaked out" by the rise of the National Rally.
This controversy comes after a previous row involving footballer Kylian Mbappé, who was also targeted by the party for his political activism, though the specific details of his remarks were not clarified in the source consulted.
These two episodes reflect a broader context in which several French sports personalities are publicly taking positions on political issues, prompting reactions from National Rally officials.
France 24 does not specify, in the available excerpt, the exact nature of the RN's response or what has followed these political statements, whether involving Teddy Riner or Kylian Mbappé.
Sources
- Riner et Mbappé : deux sportifs ciblés par le RN pour leur engagement — France 24 — Français
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