The friends of Kylian Mbappé have sparked criticism online after posting a message intended as a tribute to Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Díaz, but which many people felt was inappropriate.
After a recent match, Brahim Díaz received praise for his performance, and the post from Mbappé’s circle was shared widely on social media. What was meant as support quickly turned into controversy, with users saying the wording came across the wrong way.
The message was picked up by fans and accounts across platforms, and the reaction was sharp. Several commenters mocked the tribute and questioned why it was written in that manner, with one widely shared response saying: “Make sure you don’t have friends like Mbappé.”
What was revealed in the discussion is that the tribute text was not posted by Mbappé himself, but by people close to him, which added to the debate about who is responsible for the tone of the message.
The incident once again shows how quickly a short post can cause backlash, even when it is supposed to be positive. The tribute to Brahim Díaz has now become a talking point far beyond the match itself, as the focus shifted from football to the reaction online.
