French soccer faces a turbulent period as Kylian Mbappe, one of its brightest stars, grapples with both personal and professional challenges following his high-profile summer transfer to Real Madrid.

Not naming Kylian Mbappé (25) in the French national team for the final two UEFA Nations League group fixtures was not a “sanction.”Those words came from France manager Didier Deschamps, who

Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé. On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad.

Didier Deschamps, France's manager, was visible angry when, in the press conference before today's Nations League game against Israel (8:45 PM CET), he was asked constantly about Mbappé, despite him being completely irrelevant for the matches ahead.

France head coach Didier Deschamps revealed that Kylian Mbappe wanted to join the national team, but he opted to keep the Real Madrid star out.

Kylian Mbappe is going through “a difficult period” of struggles, said France boss Didier Deschamps, who left the forward out of his UEFA Nations League squad.

Didier Deschamps comments on Kylian Mbappes challenging period, leading to his absence from Frances Nations League squad.

France coach Didier Deschamps has again emphasized that the fact that Kylian Mbappé was not included in his squad is not a sanction for the player. "Everyone has the right to go through a difficult time,