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Ousmane Dembélé denies conflict with Kylian Mbappé
Ousmane Dembélé has dismissed rumors of a conflict with teammate Kylian Mbappé, describing the speculation as ‘small wars on social media.’ The comments follow reports of tension sparked by Mbappé’s previous remarks regarding the Ballon d'Or and Dembélé’s career trajectory.
Dembélé, acting as captain for the France national team in Mbappé’s absence, clarified that the two players remain on good terms and communicate regularly during national team gatherings. He emphasized that his focus remains on the pitch rather than internet controversies.
Mbappé is currently sidelined due to a knee injury, which will cause him to miss France’s upcoming Nations League match against Italy. Dembélé expressed pride in wearing the captain's armband and highlighted the importance of team unity over individual stardom.
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France national football team · Kylian Mbappé · Ousmane Dembele · Zinedine Zidane
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Ousmane Dembele denied rumors of a conflict with Kylian Mbappe regarding the Ballon d'Or. nova.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kylian Mbappe denied that any tension exists between him and Dembele. nova.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kylian Mbappe suffered a strain of the posterior joint capsule of his left knee.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London. nova.rs · zurnal.politika.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dembele will captain the French national team in their upcoming Nations League match against Italy due to Mbappe's injury. nova.rs · zurnal.politika.rs