World Cup 2026: Dembele defends Mbappe, says people should stop criticizing him

Author: Don SilasPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: France

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World Cup 2026: Dembele defends Mbappe, says people should stop criticizing him

Ousmane Dembele defended his teammate Kylian Mbappe, asking people to stop criticizing him. Mbappe has been under intense scrutiny since becoming France captain in 2023 and after failing to win any major trophy with Real Madrid last season. Dembele told Marca that Mbappe is an incredible player and a great guy off the pitch, and that the criticism is too harsh.

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