L'Equipe: Mbappe, Dembele still strained after Ballon d'Or fallout

📰 Citing L'Equipe, GFFN reports that Mbappe (27) and Dembele (29) are still keeping their distance after the Ballon d'Or row. 📌 Key points 🗞️ The original report is from L'Equipe; GFFN relayed it on 10 November. 😶 The pair have reportedly not patched things up, leaving the France camp uncomfortable. 🏆 The root is a media campaign before the Ballon d'Or ceremony. 🩹 Dembele missed the November international window. ❗ There are no direct quotes, so treat it as unconfirmed. 📝 What happened 🗞️ GFFN, citing L'Equipe, says the two are still distant. At the latest France gathering, which both attended, Mbappe reportedly looked more isolated than usual. 😕 Mbappe was reportedly baffled by what he saw as a disproportionate reaction from Dembele, and his attempts as captain to engage with the group were seen by some as opportunistic. 💬 It is also claimed Dembele takes every chance behind closed doors to have a dig at Mbappe. That comes from one source only. 🏥 Dembele was hurt against Barcelona in the Champions League and did not join the November camp. 📊 By the numbers • Mbappe is 27, Dembele 29 • The report names Harry Kane (32) as Ballon d'Or winner • Dembele plays for PSG, Mbappe for Real Madrid 🔭 Why it matters PSG await Dembele's return after the international break, and the France rift keeps attention on how the dressing room reacts when he is back.