Kylian Mbappé and several French players were stunned when goalkeeper Mike Maignan criticized them for their lack of responsibility following the 1-3 defeat to Italy in the Nations League.

According to Football Italy, Maignan was the first to return to the dressing room after the match at Parc des Princes in Paris. There, coach Didier Deschamps reprimanded the players for their lack of effort, which led to the embarrassing loss in front of their home fans. The AC Milan goalkeeper was reportedly very harsh, berating his teammates. He expressed that only two Italian players deserved to be in the French squad, yet Italy triumphed thanks to their determination and fighting spirit. In contrast, France played lethargically and weakly.

Mbappé, as captain, and vice-captain Antoine Griezmann were left speechless during Maignan’s outburst. Other French players were also visibly shocked, likely having never seen a teammate so upset.

French newspaper L’Equipe also reported on the incident, suggesting it reflects a growing discord within the team.

In the match, France took the lead just 14 seconds in but was ultimately defeated 1-3 as Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori scored for Italy.

While the Italian press celebrated their team’s victory, the French media analyzed the defeat. This was Italy’s first win over France in Paris in 70 years.

Italy will face Israel in Budapest on September 9, while France risks elimination from the Nations League group stage if they lose to Belgium. Italy and Belgium currently lead Group A with three points each from their first matches.