A public dispute between two of France's most prominent young figures – football star Kylian Mbappe and far-right leader Jordan Bardella – has reignited, underscoring a deeper national struggle over the country's identity and future ahead of next year's presidential election. Just three years separate Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe, 27, and National Rally (RN) party chairman Jordan Bardella, 30, yet their political stances are starkly opposed. Mbappe, who hails from a working-class Parisian suburb with a significant immigrant population, embodies a national team often celebrated for its diversity. Bardella, conversely, represents the ascendant far-right, advocating for stricter border controls and welfare reforms that prioritise French citizens. In a Vanity Fair interview published this week, Mbappe voiced his concerns regarding the potential consequences of an RN victory in 2027.…