France international striker Kylian Mbappe said his dispute with the French Football Federation over players' image rights is a "collective position" aimed at helping the rest of his fellow players in the country's national team.
The French Football Federation announced this week that it would review the agreement on the rights of players' images after media reports that Mbappe refused to participate in activities related to one of the companies sponsoring the French team.
ESPN said that Mbappe refused to participate in a group photo of the team and in other activities related to some sponsors this week because he does not want to support some of the brands associated with sponsorship contracts with the team.
"From the beginning, this was a collective move," Mbappe said after France's 2-0 victory over Austria in the European Nations League last night.
"I have absolutely no problem being on top and fighting for my teammates. Like I said, being criticized is not a big deal. I'm used to that."
"This will not affect my playing style or my lifestyle, but the important thing is to help this group get what they want," the Paris Saint-Germain star added.
The world champion France will meet its Danish counterpart in the European Nations League next Sunday.