Kylian Mbappe admits to mixed feelings over memes depicting him as a dictator

Football
12 Sep 2026 • 1:37 AM MYT
The Independent
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Kylian Mbappe admits to mixed feelings over memes depicting him as a dictator

  • Kylian Mbappé has addressed AI-generated memes portraying him as a dictator, admitting he had mixed feelings about the images.
  • The France striker was depicted in military uniform, sitting on a throne, and alongside historical figures such as Josef Stalin.
  • While Mbappé recognised the light-hearted intent of some users, he expressed discomfort over comparisons to leaders responsible for mass suffering.
  • He noted that while teammate Ousmane Dembélé calling him Mobut was a harmless joke, social media memes often lack political awareness.
  • Separately, former coach Ryan Giggs revealed Manchester United rejected the chance to sign Mbappé in 2015 following unimpressive scout reports.

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