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Mbappé Teases Flute Goal Celebration for Senegal Match

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappé joked about his future goal celebration during an appearance on an American TV show.
  • If he scores against Senegal on Tuesday, Mbappé promised to mimic a flute player, referencing his childhood music lessons.
  • The French star also parodied the team's pre-game fashion show during the broadcast.

Kylian Mbappé has revealed a potential goal celebration for France's upcoming match against Senegal, adding a touch of humor to his preparations for the 2026 World Cup. During an appearance on the American show 'After Hours' with comedian James Corben, the French forward promised to mime playing a flute if he scores against Senegal on Tuesday. Mbappé explained that he took flute lessons for a year or two as a child and found it enjoyable. Although his attempt to play a flute on the show was not entirely convincing, he accepted Corben's challenge. "I'll do it for you in the first match," Mbappé quipped to the host, referring to the game against Senegal. The French team is currently training in Boston before their opening match in New York. In a lighter segment of the show, Mbappé also participated in a parody of the French national team's traditional pre-game fashion parade at their Clairefontaine training base.

I'll do it for you in the first match.

— Kylian MbappéMbappé promised the show's host he would perform a flute-playing celebration if he scored against Senegal.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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