
France head coach Didier Deschamps has rejected the notion that captain Kylian Mbappe is a 'dictator' in the team, a label attributed to his strong influence in football. Deschamps stated that his perspective on Mbappe's role is different from the public perception, emphasizing that the media's portrayal does not align with his experience.
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