Mbappe's controversial gesture toward Fenerbahçe's Kante

During the friendly match between France and Colombia, Kylian Mbappe, who entered the game as a substitute, caused a stir on social media by having another player retrieve the captain's armband from N'Golo Kante.

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Mbappe's controversial gesture toward Fenerbahçe's Kante

In the friendly match where the French National Team defeated Colombia 3-1, a moment on the sidelines overshadowed the score. Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe's demand for the captain's armband made a significant impact.

Preparing to enter the game in the 78th minute, Mbappe called out to Rayan Cherki on the pitch. The 27-year-old player asked Cherki to go to N'Golo Kante, who was wearing the captain's armband, and take it from him.

After Cherki conveyed this request, 35-year-old Kante took the armband off his arm and sent it to Mbappe.

Ki pwoblm si misye jis moute teren an al pran brasa a nan men Kante ?????>?
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