Dembele left furious: Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or remarks spark betrayal fears and divide France

The frustration extends beyond Dembele, with several national team members reportedly losing patience with their captain. The unity that previously defined the squad is now fracturing into divided loyalties. Players are confused and alienated by the ongoing media campaign surrounding the individual accolade.

Highlighting this dangerous divide, Rothen added: “I am told that there are a lot of players in the French team who do not understand, once again, all his statements, who are more in team Dembele than team Mbappe, yet it is the same team, but apparently there are two teams now.”