‘We didn’t do sufficient’, says France captain Mbappe

France’s Kylian Mbappe walks in dejection after Spain’s Dani Olmo scores his aspect’s second aim throughout a semifinal match between Spain and France on the Euro 2024 soccer match in Munich, Germany, on July 09, 2024.
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France captain Kylian Mbappe stated his aspect “did not do sufficient” in Tuesday’s 2-1 semi-final loss to Spain and admitted he was disillusioned after underperforming at Euro 2024.

“We did not do sufficient to get to the ultimate,” Mbappe advised reporters. “They (Spain) performed higher than us, they deserved to go to the ultimate and we’re going residence.”

Mbappe arrange Randal Kolo Muani’s ninth-minute opener, however Spain hit again to take the lead with two strikes in 4 minutes halfway by means of the primary half.

“I had the ambition of changing into European champion. I had the aim of getting an excellent Euros. I did neither. It is a disappointment,” stated Mbappe.

France scored simply 4 objectives on the match, with Mbappe’s solely strike coming from the penalty spot.

The haul was in stark distinction to France’s run to the World Cup last in Qatar, the place Mbappe scored eight of Les Bleus’ 16 objectives.

Mbappe had a late likelihood to degree the scores when he minimize inside from the left flank with simply goalkeeper Unai Simon to beat, however blasted over the bar.

“I acquired previous the defender and it went nicely. Afterwards, I assumed I simply have to attain or on the very least get it on course.

“It went over the bar. That is the tough actuality of soccer. 2-1 and we’re going residence.”

The France captain had performed in a protecting masks after breaking his nostril within the opening match towards Austria, however eliminated it for the semi-final, saying he was “fed up”.

“I could not see nicely with it. I spoke to the physician to see if I may play with out it.

“He advised me to make the choice like a person. And there you go, I performed with out it and I do not remorse it.”