Philippe Diallo backs Mbappé after China controversy

According to L'Équipe and Le Figaro, Philippe Diallo has defended Kylian Mbappé, believing his apologies are enough after the controversy with China.

Philippe Diallo

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The president of the French Football Federation (FFF) has defended Kylian Mbappé. According to L'Équipe, Philippe Diallo believes the player has apologised after his controversy with China and that the matter should rest there. Le Figaro reports similar comments, with the president showing his support for the player after his controversial remarks.

"He has apologised, I think we should leave it at that," said Philippe Diallo, quoted by L'Équipe. The FFF chief thus reacted to the controversy sparked by the striker's statements.

Sources

  1. L’ÉquipeLe président de la FFF Philippe Diallo défend Kylian Mbappé après la polémique avec la Chine : « Il s'est excusé, je crois qu'il faut en rester là » (new window)lequipe.fr
  2. Le Figaro«Il s’est excusé, il faut en rester là», Philippe Diallo affiche son soutien à Kylian Mbappé après ses propos controversés (new window)lefigaro.fr