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Mourinho Privately Rebukes Mbappé, Pledges Public Support
October 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM · Updated 9d ago
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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has privately rebuked Kylian Mbappé, who flew to Paris for a day amid criticism over his conduct during injury recovery.
- Mbappé injured his left knee in France's Nations League match against Turkey on 25 September.
- Mourinho rebuked Mbappé in a private meeting at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training center.
- Mourinho said he would defend Mbappé publicly but not within the squad.
- Mbappé flew to Paris on Tuesday by private plane after training and returned to Madrid the same evening.
- Mundo Deportivo reported the Paris trip was pre-arranged with the club for a charity event with children, part of a long-standing commitment.
- Spanish media reported the club administration is distancing itself from Mbappé, citing four areas of tension including a medical staff departure and a Ceuta jersey controversy.
- Mbappé faced fresh criticism for visiting a Paris nightclub and cycling in the Swiss Alps while recovering from his knee injury.



