French national team star Kylian Mbappe appeared in press statements after qualifying for the Euro semi-finals by defeating the Portuguese national team on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

He said about the qualification :"It's exciting, and we are very happy! It is very difficult to repeat the performance and be in the semi-finals, but we are still there. We will try to recover and prepare slowly for the match against Spain."

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And about his substitution in the second half of extra time: “I had a conversation with the coach at the end of regular time. I said that I would try to continue playing, but in the middle of extra time, I no longer felt good, and I was very tired, And I had to leave.”

Finally, Mbappe did not hide his desire to recover physically for the match against Spain: “I hope I can help the team in the semi-finals.” "The final, but above all I am very happy for the team. It is up to me to live up to Spain's level."