Mbappé vs Bookmakers: Why France's World Cup Stars Are Fighting Back | Ep. 791

Kylian Mbappé has once again found himself at the centre of a major dispute involving betting sponsorships, image rights and the French Football Federation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this episode of iGaming Daily, Joe Streeter is joined by Ted Menmuir to explore the growing conflict between elite athletes and commercial betting partnerships after reports emerged that senior France internationals are unhappy with their images being used in bookmaker marketing campaigns. The discussion explores how collective image rights work, why the dispute has resurfaced despite previous agreements, and whether this could have wider implications for sports sponsorship and gambling advertising around the world. 🎙 Topics covered: ⚽ Why Kylian Mbappé is challenging bookmaker promotions ⚽ The role of Betclic and the French Football Federation ⚽ How collective image rights work in professional football ⚽ Gambling sponsorships and athlete autonomy ⚽ French gambling advertising regulations ⚽ Whether other players and teams could follow suit ⚽ The impact on betting sponsorships ahead of World Cup 2026 As football and betting become increasingly intertwined, questions around athlete control, sponsorship ethics and commercial rights are becoming harder to ignore. Host: Jo Streeter Guest: Ted Menmuir Producer: Luke Miles #iGamingDaily #WorldCup2026 #KylianMbappe #SportsBetting #FootballBusiness #SportsMarketing #BettingIndustry #GamblingNews #WorldCup #ImageRights