Former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane, has expressed his disappointment towards French football star Kylian Mbappe for what he perceived as selfish behavior during the Euro 2024 clash between France and Austria. Mbappe sustained a broken nose after a collision with Austria's Kevin Danso, but Keane was not sympathetic towards the striker's actions.

After scoring the opening goal, Mbappe found himself on the receiving end of a shoulder from Danso, resulting in a broken nose. Despite France's eagerness to substitute him off, Mbappe decided to return to the pitch at the request of manager Didier Deschamps. However, the referee did not allow him to participate.

Mbappe's decision to sit on the pitch while holding his nose frustrated Keane, who questioned the player's sportsmanship. Speaking after the incident, Keane stated, "He gets an injury, he's gone back on the pitch when he's trying to stop play. He's had treatment, he's come off... to go back on and sit on the pitch, he deserved a yellow card, and I don't like to see it."

Keane's sentiments were echoed by his former teammate, Gary Neville, who believed Mbappe would be disappointed in himself for not adhering to Deschamps' instructions to continue playing. Deschamps later confirmed that Mbappe had indeed broken his nose during the match.

The incident has sparked a debate about player conduct and professionalism on the field. Critics argue that Mbappe's actions went against the spirit of fair play and disrupted the flow of the game. Others, however, defend the player, suggesting that his decision to return to the pitch was motivated by a desire to continue supporting his team.

As for Mbappe, the incident will likely serve as a learning experience. Despite his exceptional talent and achievements in football, this incident may lead him to reflect on his actions and make adjustments to his conduct in similar situations in the future.

In the end, while the focus should primarily be on the game itself, the incident involving Mbappe's broken nose has once again ignited discussions about sportsmanship and the appropriate behavior of players on the field.