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Revealed: Kylian Mbappe considered international RETIREMENT during self-imposed exile from France squad

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<p>According to <a href="https://x.com/Romain_Molina/status/1931057568744718842" target="_blank"><em>Romain Molina</em></a>, Mbappe was seriously weighing the idea of retirement from international duty during late 2024. He opted out of back-to-back squad selections for France, sparking widespread speculation about his future with the national team. While many assumed coach Didier Deschamps had dropped him, Molina reports that it was actually Mbappe himself who chose to sit out.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>However, the situation changed after Mbappe held direct talks with Deschamps. The long-serving French manager appears to have calmed tensions, ultimately convincing the Real Madrid star to continue representing his country. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Despite his return, Mbappe’s position within the French squad may be more fragile than it appears. Reports suggest that several members of the national team are growing increasingly disillusioned with the forward’s demeanour and influence. There is<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-potential-france-dressing-room-war-team-mates-lose-patience-real-madrid-superstar-psg-ousmane-dembele/blt73f3beac8806a7bc#cscbc0c80267ec2912" target="_blank"> talk of unrest brewing inside the camp, </a>with some players reportedly favouring Ousmane Dembele as a more team-oriented figure in the attacking line. The dissatisfaction has escalated to the point where insiders are warning of a potential “war” within the dressing room if unity isn’t restored quickly.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>France will wrap up their current international schedule with a third-place play-off match against Germany in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. For Mbappe, the spotlight will now return to Real Madrid, where he is expected to lead the line in the upcoming Club World Cup.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Revealed: Kylian Mbappe considered international RETIREMENT during self-imposed exile from France squad | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe reportedly considered to retire from international football during his self-imposed exile from the France squad.

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