During the Euro 2024 match between France and Poland, tensions escalated in the 87th minute when Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski clashed. As Mbappe attempted to defend against Lewandowski’s maneuver, Lewandowski’s arm inadvertently struck Mbappe’s face. Mbappe, who was already wearing a protective mask after a previous nasal injury, reacted visibly in pain and frustration, falling to the ground. According to reports from Foot Mercato, Mbappe, after getting up and adjusting his mask, directed heated words towards Lewandowski, reportedly calling him derogatory names.

Despite this incident, Mbappe continued to play with determination, showcasing his skill by scoring a successful penalty kick in the 56th minute, which put France in the lead momentarily. However, their lead was short-lived as Lewandowski equalized for Poland in the 79th minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw for both teams.

After the final whistle, Lewandowski approached Mbappe to reconcile, offering a handshake and a friendly embrace, suggesting a mutual respect between the two players despite the heated moment earlier. The draw was disappointing for France, as it caused them to lose their top position in Group D to Austria, who unexpectedly defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in another match during the same round.

Looking ahead, Mbappe and Lewandowski are expected to face each other again in future matches as they both play for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. Mbappe’s goal in this match marked his first Euro goal, while Lewandowski further solidified his status as one of the top scorers in Euro history, following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric.