The omission of Kylian Mbappé from Didier Deschamps’ squad for the recent UEFA Nations League fixtures has sparked significant controversy. Following fan criticism regarding his absence, French Football Federation (FFF) president Ibrahim Diallo stated emphatically, “Nobody is bigger than France.” This comment was made in defense of Deschamps’ decision to leave out the star player despite his role as team captain(
Diallo clarified that Deschamps communicated directly with Mbappé and the medical staff at Real Madrid, ultimately deciding not to select him due to concerns over his fitness
). Deschamps himself echoed this sentiment, explaining that Mbappé had played in a recent match against Villarreal without being fully fit, which led to the decision for him to miss international duties(
This situation highlights the ongoing balancing act between club commitments and national team responsibilities, especially in an era where players often face grueling schedules