Previously, there were reports that Mbappe refused to serve as the Olympic torchbearer. Mbappe updated social media to refute the rumors.

Mbappe responded sarcastically on social media:

"I'm so laughing 😂. Did you forget to say that I still want to be the point guard of the French men's basketball team? I was just on a quiet vacation at the other end of the earth. I had no reason to be the last Olympic torchbearer, and there was no story between me and the Olympics."

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