'Zidane is France' - Mbappe accuses Le Graet of disrespecting legendary midfielder

Kylian Mbappe has accused Noel Le Graet of disrespecting Zinedine Zidane after the French Football Federation president's dismissive response to suggestions that the former Real Madrid coach could join Brazil.

On Saturday it was announced that Didier Deschamps had signed a new four-year contract as France head coach, allowing him to lead the Blues to a fourth World Cup in 2026.

Former France talisman Zidane has been associated with his country's highest office on several occasions, including following their World Cup final loss to Argentina last month.

However, with the position expected to be filled for the foreseeable future, Zidane has been suggested as a potential candidate to succeed Tite as Brazil head coach.

Asked about speculation linking Zidane with the Selecao on Sunday, Le Graet told RMC he had "not cared" where the 1998 World Cup winner had gone and added that 'he wouldn't answer the phone to the former midfielder.

These comments drew criticism from star player Mbappe, who wrote on Twitter: "Zidane is France, we don't disrespect the legend like that..."

Zidane has been out of work since leaving Madrid in 2021, having led Los Blancos to three Champions League triumphs and two La Liga titles in two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu.