PARIS, June 3 — Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann were on Monday left off the preliminary list of 25 players called up by hosts France for the Olympic Games football...
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Both players had indicated their desire to participate in the Paris Games, but their Spanish clubs — Real Madrid where Mbappe, 25, is set to play next season and Atletico for 33-year-old Griezmann — have said they will not release them. “I have to give a fairly realistic list, even if I know that it is virtual,” said France Olympic football coach Thierry Henry, before adding that he was “still hoping” to be able to call upon Mbappe during the Olympic tournament.“Everything is open for everyone, but we must give a list so that everyone can prepare. But we are not closing the door to anyone.”
“It’s a pre-list for preparation, it can evolve and, in my opinion, it will evolve,” continued Henry, with the final deadline on July 3.A source close to PSG had indicated that the French Ligue 1 champions had refused to release Zaire-Emery, 18, and 21-year-old Barcola, who have also been called up for Euro 2024 in Germany.
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