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Kylian "Mobutu" Mbappé: 'Les Bleus' embrace the trend at the World Cup

Kylian "Mobutu" Mbappé: 'Les Bleus' embrace the trend at the World Cup

Summary

Social media users created AI videos showing French soccer captain Kylian Mbappé dressed as a dictator named "Mobut," referring to Mobutu Sese Seko. The French national team, known as "Les Bleus," found the joke amusing and gave Mbappé the nickname "Mobut" during the 2026 World Cup.

Key Facts

  • AI videos have shown Mbappé acting like a dictator giving orders to teammates.
  • The dictator referred to is Mobutu Sese Seko from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • These videos became popular on social media during the 2026 World Cup.
  • The French team has accepted the joke and nicknamed Mbappé "Mobut."
  • Mbappé is the captain of the French national soccer team, often called "Les Bleus."
  • The videos are a light-hearted trend around the World Cup competition.
  • The French team continued training ahead of their game against Paraguay.
  • Mbappé is a key player and one of the top scorers in the tournament.
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