According to BBC Sport, France forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defense of national team captain Kylian Mbappe, suggesting that recent criticism of the Real Madrid striker has crossed a line. Dembele's remarks suggest ongoing scrutiny around how the star player is being evaluated by the press and supporters.

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