Mbappé surprises by handing the armband to the referee in the middle of the match

Mbappé sparked controversy by handing the captain's armband to the referee during a substitution, avoiding a possible sanction for exceeding the regulatory time in the match between Norway and France.

France advances as Group I leader

In a convincing 4-1 victory over Norway, with outstanding performances by Dembélé and Mbappé, France secured their spot in the round of 16 as group winners. However, attention was drawn to Mbappé's curious act of giving the captain's armband to the referee instead of directly to his teammate.

Controversy over the peculiar handover of the armband

Upon exiting the field, Mbappé chose to hand the armband to the referee rather than to his replacement, following strict rules regarding substitution times. This decision has sparked debate in the football world, questioning the rigid interpretation of the rules.

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