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

Ousmane Dembélé criticized excessive criticism of Kylian Mbappé, defending his leadership and character as France prepares for the World Cup.

• Ousmane Dembélé defended Kylian Mbappé against excessive criticism from commentators.
• Mbappé faces scrutiny for his leadership and performance since joining Real Madrid in 2024.
• Dembélé praised coach Didier Deschamps and expressed hope for Zinedine Zidane to succeed him.