France: Ousmane Dembélé And Dayot Upamecano Caught In Eventful Paris Bike Ride

Following the win over Belgium at the King Baudouin Stadium, the players enjoyed some well-earned rest. Ousmane Dembélé, Dayot Upamecano, and their childhood friend Moustapha Diatta hopped on self-service electric bikes. The trio from Évreux rode down the Champs-Élysées before making their way toward the Trocadéro.

The city ride produced a few scares captured by videographer Amar Taoualit. On the cobblestones of the Place de la Concorde, Ousmane Dembélé dropped a pouch before turning around in the middle of traffic. Right after that, the Bayern Munich defender narrowly avoided a crash, forcing a grey taxi to brake hard to avoid hitting him.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward confirms his clear fondness for this mode of transport. In mid-August, Ousmane Dembélé had already taken a ride through the capital alongside Achraf Hakimi. That outing came just before their Trophée des Champions victory over Lens. This disarming simplicity delights Parisian supporters, who have grown used to seeing the 2025 Ballon d'Or pedalling with a smile.

This light-hearted breather allows Zinédine Zidane's men to recharge their batteries without unnecessary pressure. The France national team will soon return to the Stade de France for two crucial Nations League clashes against Italy and then Belgium.