French media outlet L’Equipe has revealed that Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe suffered from food poisoning prior to the commencement of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
It was indicated that the player was poisoned by bacteria found in the chicken he ate during a meal before he traveled with the team to the United States of America (USA).
This contributed to his absence from the team at the group stage while he was receiving treatment at the hospital and losing six kilograms of weight.
The source of the meal and other details concerning the poisoning have not been made public yet but are expected to be disclosed later on after the conclusion of the tournament.
The French national team captain announced his presence at the competition when he netted an acrobatic finish against Borussia Dortmund to aid the team in advancing to the semi-finals.
He is expected to start against his former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on July 9, 2025, in a crucial game that will determine one of the finalists in the competition.
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