Nicolas Anelka and his former France coach Raymond Domenech have reopened the feud that saw Anelka sent home from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Anelka hit back after Domenech had urged teenage Monaco star Kylian Mbappe not to follow his example.
When asked about the potential of 18-year-old Mbappe, who has been linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs after a dazzling season, Domenech was scathing about Anelka.
He told L'Equipe: "I remember Ronaldo at the Olympics in 1996, and Mbappe is of this level -- a world-class player.