Ousmane Dembele defends Kylian Mbappe against criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ousmane Dembele has publicly defended Kylian Mbappe amid ongoing criticism directed toward the Real Madrid forward. In an interview with MARCA, Dembele expressed that the scrutiny Mbappe faces is excessive and believes the attention he receives goes beyond what is fair. He emphasized that Mbappe is an exceptional player and a valued leader in the French national team. Dembele criticized the intensity of the criticism, suggesting it overlooks Mbappe's personal qualities. This defense comes as Mbappe continues to be a focal point in discussions about top players in football.
- •Dembele spoke out in an interview with MARCA on June 12, 2026.
- •He criticized the excessive scrutiny of Mbappe's performances.
- •Dembele praised Mbappe's character and leadership in the France team.
- •Mbappe is noted as an incredible player who has faced unfair criticism.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
- 4:33 PMBBC Sport — Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They’ve been very unfair to him’ – Ousmane Dembélé on the criticism towards Kylian Mbappé
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ousmane Dembele defends Real Madrid megastar amid growing criticism: ‘They’ve been very unfair to him’
"Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of Kylian Mbappe, insisting that the criticism aimed at the Real Madrid forward has gone far beyond what is fair.The former Barcelona winger, now one of Paris S...
"Not a day goes by without Kylian Mbappé (27) making headlines in media outlets around the world. The price of fame, some might say. But in the case of the Real Madrid striker – perhaps more so than...
"France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:33 PMCritics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 4:33 PMCritics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:05 PM‘They’ve been very unfair to him’ – Ousmane Dembélé on the criticism towards Kylian Mbappé
Not a day goes by without Kylian Mbappé (27) making headlines in media outlets around the world. The price of fame, some might say. But in the case of the Real Madrid striker – perhaps more so than...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:30 AMOusmane Dembele defends Real Madrid megastar amid growing criticism: ‘They’ve been very unfair to him’
Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of Kylian Mbappe, insisting that the criticism aimed at the Real Madrid forward has gone far beyond what is fair.The former Barcelona winger, now one of Paris S...
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