Mbappe’s Protective Mask Not Allowed By UEFA

By: Gyang Dakwo

Kylian Mbappe has revealed his solution to a broken nose at Euro 2024 – a France-themed mask which unfortunately he cannot use during matches.

Mbappe, who signed for Real Madrid this summer from Paris Saint-Germain, suffered a savage injury in France’s opening match at Euro 2024 this summer when he broke his nose against Austria.

After going up for a header with Kevin Danso, the Frenchman was left severely bloodied when he inadvertently headbutted the defender’s shoulder.

There were fears that Mbappe could miss the entire tournament after it was confirmed that he had broken his nose and was taken to hospital.

But he looks set to return for France after being seen sporting a mask with the tricolore colours of the nation’s flag on Thursday.

However, UEFA rules stipulate that he will not be able to actually wear the mask during a match as regulations state that medical equipment ‘must be a single colour and free of team and manufacturer identification’.

The full law states: “Medical equipment (e.g.: head protection, face masks, casts, kneepads or knee braces, elbow pads): Medical equipment worn on the field of play must be a single colour and free of team and manufacturer identification.

While there are indications that Mbappe will take part in France’s match against the Netherlands on Friday, any mask that he might wear will have to be cleared by UEFA first.