France followed to World Cup by home politics after Kylian Mbappé’s swipe at far right (opens original article in a new tab)

France's World Cup team faces political scrutiny as Kylian Mbappé speaks out against the far right, with his coach defending his right to express opinions while others urge neutrality.

• France's coach Didier Deschamps defended Kylian Mbappé's right to speak out against the far right despite criticism
• Mbappé criticized Marine Le Pen's National Rally party ahead of France's presidential elections
• Michel Platini and others urged Mbappé to remain politically neutral as France's captain
• The World Cup coincides with upcoming French political tensions and elections