CAN 2025: Mbappé discusses a 'silent sanction' against Pépé and addresses footballers

Kylian Mbappé expressed concerns about footballers' communication, using Nicolas Pépé as an example, who was not selected for CAN 2025. He suggested that Pépé's overly casual remarks might be linked to his absence from the Ivorian squad. Mbappé warned that being relaxed may please the public but can also displease decision-makers, emphasizing the importance of measuring one's words. Pépé's situation reignites the debate on how Ivorian footballers manage their communication.