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The controversial France midfielder enabling Kylian Mbappe to shine at World Cup

Off-field controversy has followed Adrien Rabiot around but the midfielder's performances have become pivotal to France's chance of winning the World Cup

The controversial France midfielder enabling Kylian Mbappe to shine at World Cup

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