The French team, featuring football superstar Kylian Mbappé, narrowly avoided an internal conflict while progressing into the quarterfinal round of a major tournament. Tensions reportedly ran high regarding Mbappé, resulting in a potential brawl. Nonetheless, the team managed to secure their spot in the competition's next stage.

Since football is one of the most popular foreign sports in Japan, Japanese people are very interested in international competitions. In addition, players like Mbappé, have a massive fan base in Japan. Any news related to these high-profile players or major tournaments is closely followed and widely discussed, especially any potential discord within teams.

In the US or EU, football (or soccer) related news, especially surrounding high-profile athletes, are also heavily publicized and speculated upon. Instances of team discord or potential fights receive widespread attention due to the impact this can have on team performances and the dynamics of a competition.