Off the PitchGet French FootballUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Mbappé and Dembélé's relationship turns frosty
Tensions between France teammates Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé have reportedly cooled after a media back-and-forth.
Kylian Mbappé
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Who
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé
What
Frosty relationship
When
Recent days
Where
Media
What happened. Ousmane Dembélé’s comments to Ligue 1 Plus alluded to growing tensions with international teammate Kylian Mbappé. Observers have since noted a distance between the two, suggesting the relationship has become frosty.
- Dembélé spoke to Ligue 1 Plus, hinting at tension with Mbappé.
- Observers have noted a distance between the France teammates in recent days.
The pair are France teammates, and the situation will be monitored for any impact on the national squad.
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