Dembélé breaks silence: 'We exaggerate, Mbappé remains a human being'

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, Ousmane Dembélé defended Kylian Mbappé in an interview with Marca, saying criticism of the France captain has gone too far. Mbappé faces backlash in Spain for a trophyless season at Real Madrid despite 42 goals, and in France for his defensive work rate. Dembélé recalled their friendship and Mbappé's leadership, as France prepares for the World Cup with Mbappé on 56 international goals.