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Mbappe is said to be causing internal rifts within the French national team. |
The 27-year-old striker is France's number one hope on their journey to conquer the World Cup. In the last two World Cups, Mbappe has played a leading role in helping the French team reach the final.
However, Mbappe's preparation hasn't been smooth. Despite scoring 42 goals for Real Madrid last season, he was criticized for the club's failure to win any trophies. His form is also a cause for concern, as he has gone three consecutive matches without scoring for the national team.
In addition, the French media have repeatedly reported on internal rifts stemming from Mbappe. The former PSG star is said to be at odds with Ousmane Dembele. He was reportedly reprimanded by the reigning Ballon d'Or winner for his defensive contributions.
A video from the tunnel before the friendly match against Ivory Coast, which Kante lost 1-2 on June 5th, also attracted attention, showing N'Golo Kante shaking hands with all his teammates but not interacting with Mbappe. Many sources suggest the conflict stemmed from a dispute over the captain's armband.
Nevertheless, coach Didier Deschamps still has complete faith in his favorite player. That faith is well-founded, as Mbappe is only two goals away from France's all-time scoring record. He also has the opportunity to become the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.
France will open their 2026 World Cup campaign with a clash against Senegal before facing Iraq (June 23) and Norway (June 27) in Group I. Deschamps has a formidable attacking lineup at his disposal, featuring Mbappe, Dembele, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Bradley Barcola.
Source: https://znews.vn/mbappe-lam-day-song-tuyen-phap-post1660295.html
































































