PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe has been threatened with legal action by an executive at fast food giant KFC. Bappé refused to take part in some of the sponsorship commitments of the French National Team. Alain Beral, vice president of KFC France, said: “We paid for something clear. If necessary, we will claim our rights.” Beral did not say whether action would be taken against Bape or the French Football Federation. However, KFC France later distanced itself from Beral’s recent comments. The former Monaco striker, 23, had refused to take part in a group photo and sponsorship activities ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Austria tonight, citing player image rights issues. The company told Reuters: “KFC France regrets the words spoken yesterday and reported in the media this morning. These are personal opinions, but in no way reflect the position of the company. “KFC France also wishes to clarify that Alain Beral did not speak on behalf of the company, but in the context of a private conversation during an event related to his duties as president of the National Basketball League. “The partnership between KFC and the French Football Federation (FFF) has always been a source of pride for the company. “KFC France has full confidence in the FFF’s ability to find satisfactory solutions for all its partners and players, including Kylian Mbappe, who we are among the first supporters in France.”
