Ben Goldfreind reports that Kylian Mbappé left France's World Cup training camp in the US and returned to Madrid for personal reasons. The French national team said the departure was approved and he will rejoin the squad.
Kylian Mbappé, France's star striker, left the national team's World Cup training camp in the United States and returned to Madrid on June 10 for personal reasons, according to a report by Ben Goldfreind. The French federation confirmed the departure was authorized. Mbappé was later seen with his partner in Madrid, which sparked public discussion in France, but the team has emphasized that the leave was pre-approved and he is expected to rejoin the squad before France's first World Cup match in six days. The incident affects the buildup to the tournament; no security or political implications for Israel.
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