Dembélé says criticism of France captain Mbappé has gone too far (opens original article in a new tab)

Ousmane Dembélé defended Kylian Mbappé against what he called excessive criticism, highlighting Mbappé's leadership and talent as France prepares for the World Cup.

• Ousmane Dembélé criticized excessive criticism of Kylian Mbappé in France
• Mbappé faces scrutiny for leadership and performance since joining Real Madrid
• Dembélé praised coach Didier Deschamps and suggested Zinedine Zidane as a potential successor
• France prepares for World Cup campaign with Mbappé and Dembélé as key players