The idea that the star trio can't be taken away is not true. 13:21 A question about why the team took a private jet for a short trip to a game was laughed off by both the coach and the player. Galtier replied with a joke when asked at the news conference why they traveled by plane to Nantes, where they won by three goals. On the U.S. only, you can stream the daily edition of ESPN FC.
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"This morning we talked about it with the company which organizes our trips and we're looking into travelling on sand yachts," Galtier said.
Angry responses from social media users, environmentalists and French politicians were triggered by a video of their comments.
Are you serious? The mayor of Paris wrote a message. Wake up guys!
Bruno Le Maire, France's finance minister, said on Tuesday that he loved Mbappe and that it was the least opportune moment.
He added that Galtier's irony had been out of place.
They were unavailable for comment.
A 212 hour train journey takes you to Nantes.
In France and around the world this summer, the use of private jets has been a topic of discussion, with social media users tracking and criticising their use.
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