Remember Onana? Not Andre, but Amadou Onana? The highly rated Everton midfilder is counting his last days in Liverpool, as he is highly on Bayern Munich‘s transfer list, especially after João Palhinha was dropped due to Fulham‘s high demands. Off course, he was on Barcelona‘s list just a few months ago and nothing happened, so it doesn‘t mean that the Bavarians will sign him for sure, but he is also in the center of attention at EURO 2024. Not because he will probally be on his way home after today‘s game with France, but because of the not so funny joke, which has Kylian Mbappe as the main actor.The Belgian FA have had to apologise after a video of Amadou Onana chanting that he will “tackle Kylian Mbappe in the shin” was released by Belgian comedian Pablo Andres pic.twitter.com/inKSDhuewY— 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 (@EvertonNewsFeed) June 29, 2024 The Belgian football federation even decided to formally realease an apology to the French star because of the video, which was later deleted, in which Brussels-based comedian Pablo Andres says: “Who will kick Mbappe in the shin?” before Onana chants his own name.”It was not the intention to attack anyone. We have been working with comedian Pablo Andres for a long time, this video also had to be funny. But we misjudged that and also took the video offline. We would like to apologise to anyone we may have offended with this. For us, this is the end of the matter” the team’s press officer Stefan Van Loock said. Kylian himself appeared like he didn‘t knew what was going on in the first place. When asked at the press conference if he will swap shirts with Onana, he replied: “Who?” The Belgian reporter clarified again: “Amadou Onana, our midfielder.” Mbappe then realised what the question was regarding and said: “Oh okay, I heard something about it. You know, a lot of people talk about me – I have no problem with that. If Onana wants my shirt after the match, he can have it”.🎙️Interview: “Can Amadou Onana still exchange kits with you?” 🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: “Who…?”🎙️Interviewer: “Amadou Onana…Midfielder” 🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: “Ah yes, ok, ok. I have no problems with him. If he wants my kit, he can have it.” pic.twitter.com/ySrsLUnIu7— KMZ (@KM10Zone) June 30, 2024 The France striker had much more pressing issues ahead of the elimination round with Belgium – his facemask. Mbappe broke his nose in a game against Austria and has to wear a mask but he doesn‘t like it, and that‘s an understatement.“Playing with a mask is an absolute horror. I changed masks because every time, something was wrong. It’s complicated because it limits vision, the sweat gets stuck. You have to take it off so that it flows. I had the impression that I was in 3D and that I was invited to the Euro as a VIP. I saw the people but I had the impression that it wasn’t me playing. As soon as I can take it off, I will. It’s annoying. I have to say thank you to the masks“ he admitted. Will the mask prevent him from scoring? We will find out soon enough.EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – 1/8 FINALSSundayEngland – Slovakia 2-1 (0-1) AET/Bellingham 90+5, Kane 91 – Schranz 25/Spain – Georgia 4-1 (1-1)/Rodri 39, Ruiz 51, Williams 75, Olmo 83 – Le Normand 18 og/Monday19.00: (1.95) France (3.40) Belgium (4.70)22.00: (1.43) Portugal (4.75) Slovenia (9.10)Tuesday19.00: (8.25) Romania (4.30) Netherlands (1.50)22.00: (1.95) Austria (3.50) Turkey (4.50)***odds are subject to change***
