Mbappe has taken responsibility for France's failure to secure a third consecutive World Cup final appearance, admitting the players "failed" outgoing manager Deschamps.
In a heartfelt message posted to his millions of followers, Mbappe wrote: "Today is your last dance.
You who have given us so much.
We should have given you a better ending, but we failed.
Putting into words what you have brought over 14 years is very difficult, as you have been a major player in the revival of this team."
Mbappe has taken responsibility for France's failure to secure a third consecutive World Cup final appearance, admitting the players "failed" outgoing manager Deschamps. The 27-year-old captain, who was handed his international debut by Deschamps back in 2017, took to social media to express his deep regret that the squad could not provide a more glorious conclusion to the coach's iconic tenure.
In a heartfelt message posted to his millions of followers, Mbappe wrote: "Today is your last dance. You who have given us so much. We should have given you a better ending, but we failed. Putting into words what you have brought over 14 years is very difficult, as you have been a major player in the revival of this team."