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Kylian Mbappe draws criticism in France after leaving camp as Dembele reportedly demanded more defensive effort

© Franco Arland & Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe (L) and Ousmane Dembele (R) of France. France‘s last pre-tournament friendly came against Northern ...