Pierre Ménès defends Mbappé against Bertrand Latour's attacks

On social media, the virulent criticisms against Kylian Mbappé and his alleged quest for the Ballon d’Or quickly went viral. Bertrand Latour launched scathing attacks, not sparing the Real Madrid star in his remarks about his attitude towards the Ballon d’Or.

The commentator accused the captain of the French national team of overdoing it to win over voters, citing his statements in which he supposedly said he wanted to force people to vote for him. Pierre Ménès publicly defended the French international, judging these attacks excessive and singular compared to other major leagues.

The former Canal+ face suggested on his social media that the Madrid player should firmly reprimand his detractor at the next press conference with the French team, wondering at the virulence of these criticisms. Bertrand Latour immediately replied on social media with the jab “Drop it, Pierrot the football”, addressing his colleague directly. This new saga illustrates the recurring tensions surrounding the French star and his public image.