{
  "id": 19223033,
  "title": "Konate says returning Mbappe in ‘good frame of mind’ for France",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/konate-says-returning-mbappe-in-good-frame-of-mind-for-france",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:06:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/10/konate-says-returning-mbappe-in-good-frame-of-mind-for-france"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris: France defender Ibrahima Konate revealed on Monday that Kylian Mbappe is in a positive mindset as he re-enters the national team following his recovery from an injury that kept him out of France's last three matches. Mbappe, who failed to secure the prestigious Ballon d'Or award and faced backlash for his controversial comments about Mao Zedong during a recent interview, has returned to the squad ahead of upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. According to Konate, who shares the Real Madrid field with Mbappe, the young star is \"in a very good frame of mind\" and has been \"decisive\" in recent games. Konate praised Mbappe's competitive spirit, stating that he has moved on from the Ballon d'Or disappointment, remaining focused and giving his all in training. The 2018 World Cup winner expressed hope that Mbappe will be in peak condition for next year's tournament to help France secure victory.",
  "summary": "Kylian Mbappe returns to national team action after missing out on the Ballon d'Or and sparking controversy in China over comments about Mao Zedong.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}