The France national football team is counting on Kylian Mbappé, who could honor his 100th selection this Monday against Iraq. Lilian Thuram, the second most capped player of the Blues, deciphers what the French captain represents today, on and off the field. Kylian Mbappé started his international career very early, on March 16, 2017 against Luxembourg, and it was not written anywhere that he would last over time. In the France national football team, there is a lot of competition, more than in other selections. You can be very good, but first and foremost you have to be performing over time, not getting injured and being the best in your position. He is an incredible scorer, who manages to be decisive despite the tactics put in place to prevent him from doing so. And he has achieved this in a very natural way, by keeping his personality and way of speaking. So he gives his point of view and analysis, which is very important for the Blues. When you wear the jersey and armband of the France national football team, you represent France before representing the French, it's different. Our motto is « Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité »: no matter whether you are a footballer, rugby player or other, you must embody these values. It is normal for Kylian Mbappé to defend equality, because racism is violence. It is important to be interested in the fight against racism, and Kylian Mbappé has taken a position against the Rassemblement national. But it is also important to note that Kylian Mbappé has always met expectations, being the most decisive on the field. He has kept his way of speaking and remained free, which is very complicated when you are a captain.