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Joe Mewis

Why is Kylian Mbappe not wearing his mask for France versus Spain at Euro 2024?

Kylian Mbappe was unmasked against Spain.

France captain Kylian Mbappe surprised fans when he walked out for his side’s Euro 2024 semi-final against Spain by ditching the protective mask he has used since breaking his nose in his side’s opening fixture at the tournament.

The new Real Madrid star slammed his nose into the shoulder of Austria defender Kevin Danso in Les Bleus’ opening Group D match and was forced to sit out the goalless draw with the Netherlands before returning to action with a mask to protect the injury, which will require surgery following the tournament. 

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