Spain: Luis de la Fuente raves about Kylian Mbappé

14.07.26 FT World Cup

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Heavily criticized in Spain over the past season, Kylian Mbappé, on the other hand, has united everyone behind him in the French national team since the start of this 2026 World Cup. He has even won over Luis de la Fuente, the coach of La Roja.

The Spanish tactician admitted he didn't understand the criticism aimed at the Real Madrid forward before the tournament. "What can I say? Criticism is free, but for me, he's a fantastic footballer. Everyone is free to criticize, but I'm a fan of spectacular football and great players, and Kylian is obviously one of the world's best," the Iberian coach said at a press conference.

With 8 goals and 3 assists, Mbappé is having an outstanding tournament.

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