The recent defeat of Colombia against France has left a wave of reactions that transcend what happened on the field. Beyond the 3-0 scoreline in favor of France, the focus has been on Kylian Mbappe, who is in the eye of the storm after being singled out for allegedly mocking the Colombian team.
Despite Didier Deschamps opting for an alternative formation after beating Brazil, and the Real Madrid star only playing 12 minutes of the match, his behaviour on the bench generated strong outrage on social media.
Mbappe is accused of mocking Colombia
During the broadcast of the match, images went viral that captured the Frenchman laughing effusively while his teammates dominated the game against Colombia. On platforms such as X, fans were quick to react, calling the gesture disrespectful and a direct mockery of the superiority shown by the Europeans.
"It was a pleasant dance for the French," commented some users, interpreting Mbappe's laughter as a reflection of the absolute dominance that France exerted over Colombia's star-studded line-up.
Mbappe breaks silence after PSG controversy
After the commotion caused, Mbappe's response came through his official channels, but far from offering an apology or clarification, the striker opted for a message that many have considered indifferent or even provocative.
The French star shared a gallery of 18 photographs summarizing his recent activity. Among the images, one stands out of the celebration of Marcus Thuram's goal against the Colombian team. The post was accompanied by a forceful phrase:
"A week full of learning and fun. See you this summer...", Mbappe wrote on Instagram, showing that he is in a good moment and whether he is provocative or not will be up to the fans.