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.
- 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...
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