Ousmane Dembélé dismisses Kylian Mbappé rift reports ahead of Italy clash

Ousmane Dembélé has dismissed reports of a rift with Kylian Mbappé, insisting there is no problem between the France stars. According to Get French Football News, speculation emerged after comments by Mbappé and Dembélé about the Ballon d’Or race. Reports subsequently claimed the pair had become distant during France’s latest camp.

Dembélé addressed the issue ahead of Friday’s Nations League clash with Italy, describing the reports as “little squabbles on social media” and saying he was focused on football. Asked whether he remained friends with Mbappé, Dembélé replied that they had spoken and sat together without any problem.