Roy Keane Criticises Mbappe for ‘Out of Order’ Conduct in Austria Match

Roy Keane, the former captain of Manchester United, has openly criticized Kylian Mbappe’s actions during France’s 1-0 victory over Austria. Mbappe, who suffered a suspected broken nose in a clash with Austrian defender Kevin Danso, re-entered the pitch without the referee’s consent after receiving medical attention. This act, which resulted in a yellow card for the French captain, was labelled as deliberate time-wasting by Keane.

Speaking to ITV Sport post-match, Keane expressed his disapproval of Mbappe’s decision to sit on the pitch, calling it ‘out of order’ and underscoring that the player deserved the booking he received. The incident occurred late in the game while France led 1-0, and Mbappe’s shirt was covered with blood as a result of the collision. Despite initial concerns, it has been reported that Mbappe will not require surgery for his injury.

The controversy has sparked debate over player conduct and sportsmanship, particularly in high stakes matches such as those at Euro 2024. Mbappe’s status for France’s upcoming games remains uncertain as the team deliberates on how to manage his condition.