Mbappé Snubs CAF Ruling, Calls Senegal “African Champions” Ahead of World Cup Opener
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has stirred controversy by referring to Senegal as the African champions ahead of France’s Group I opener. His remark comes despite the CAF Appeal Board stripping Senegal of the 2025 title and awarding it to Morocco. Laughing off the ongoing dispute at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Mbappé acknowledged the confusion but praised Senegal as “a fantastic team.” His comments set the tone for Tuesday’s clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. France coach Didier Deschamps is wary of a repeat of the 2002 World Cup upset, when Senegal beat the defending champions in the opening match. With a squad led by Mbappé and Michael Olise, Deschamps is urging caution to avoid another early exit.
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