Some Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans were left angered by Kylian Mbappe's antics in his team's 5-2 win over Montpellier on August 13.
Les Parisiens have won both their league games so far this season. They had beaten Clermont Foot 5-0 in their opening match of the season. Star striker Mbappe made his first appearance of the season as he started alongside Neymar Jr. and Lionel Messi in attack.
The France international had a mixed evening as he squandered a golden chance to open the scoring midway through the first half. A Jordan Ferrin handball in the 21st minute of the game resulted in a spot-kick for the current Ligue 1 champions.
Mbappe, having won the penalty, stepped up to take the kick but his shot was saved by Jonas Omlin. If this wasn't enough to frustrate PSG fans, Mbappe threw a mini tantrum just before the half-time whistle when Vitinha did not pass him the ball.
The newly-signed Portuguese midfielder opted to pass to Lionel Messi instead, and Mbappe reacted by stopping in his tracks and throwing his hands up in the air in frustration.
Before that display of frustration from the former AS Monaco star, Falaye Sacko's own goal made up for Mbappe's penalty miss to put PSG in the lead. Messi then won a penalty in the 43rd minute, which was taken by Neymar.
The Brazilian star scored and made it 2-0 on the night. Fans on Twitter compared Messi and Mbappe's respective attitudes during the match and praised the former at the expense of the latter.
Here are some of the best tweets as found on Twitter:
Neymar scored again in the 51st minute before Mbappe finally got on the scoresheet 18 minutes later. Renato Sanches scored PSG's fifth goal in the 87th minute with the game ending 5-2 at full time.
This was Mbappe's first game this season after recovering from an adductor injury. Earlier this summer, he was heavily linked with a high-profile switch to Real Madrid but ended up extending his stay at Paris until 2025.
PSG take on LOSC Lille Metropole in their next Ligue 1 game
Manager Christopher Galtier has enjoyed a smooth start to life in Paris. His team managed to retain Mbappe and sign players such as Nuno Mendes, Nodi Mukiele, Renato Sanches, and Vitinha.
As far as results are concerned, the French club have a perfect record this season. Their win against Clermont Foot and Montpellier was preceded by a 4-0 thrashing of Nantes in the Trophees des Champions final.
Their next task is to face LOSC Lille Metropole at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Sunday, August 21. They are currently second in the league standings behind PSG, with four points from their opening two games.
Hubklmnop
294
Mbappe is lucky that he’s not playing alongside Ronaldo cuz I know Ronaldo will not pass him any ball that easily like Messi. Messi is a person with real good heart, mbappe really need to treat him with the same respect.
Viwcelmnyz
213
am not a Messi fan but what mbappe is doing is not good .he wants to be the one they are praising all the time .he should show respect to legends like messi
PraveenVm
113
We all call Ronaldo selfish and he wants to be the main man in his team, just like how mbappe is now. But I can bet that Ronaldo is selfish in a good way, I am sure that Ronaldo wouldn't stop running on the counter, just because his teammates didn't pass him, he will never give up and he'll continue to make runs into the box. That's how he ended up being the top scorer. But to stop playing and running because he didn't get the pass, that's very poor and unprofessional from Mbappe.
GhMelodies
81
Who also noticed that Mbappe did not celebrate any of Neymar's goals?
AbrahamMussie
60
when Ronaldo is your model, this how you treat your mates. PRIDE.
georseph
48
It's time PSG have to discipline this boy Mbappe against his behavior on the pitch, he is unprofessional to the core.
yucacilu
39
the coach has to address that very quickly because that's what costed them at ucl last season. Mpappe will need to know that he needs both Neymar and Messi happy to have more chances at UCL. Hakimi must be reminded that his job is to find the forward who is at best to score, that's his job
Benjo22
34
The attitude of Mbappe is the result of growing up idolising Ronaldo 😁
wecimstu
34
Messi want to help two of them to win ballon d ‘or but the boy is egotistical to understand that Especially Neymar
Sudaepstuz
30
its only the beginning of mbappe tantrum psg,, becareful as the season go on he will be more difficult to handle and who know two or three players will be in trouble because of mbappe
Ebubechukwu1996
15
all they care if for Messi to score [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Mbappe is a young star he need goals also
Beautifulboy
13
is it necessary to criticize CR7 when praising Messi? Or you can't praise Messi cuz you think CR7 is better.? don't be a dump
Bro, he’s just stating a fact. Not criticizing Ronaldo. Everything is not a troll bro.
PraveenVm
8
true, selfishness isn't exactly a bad thing. A lot of successful people are selfish. I prefer being humble like Messi, but Ronaldo surely is a legend
That's the difference between Ronaldo's selfishness and Mbappe's. One is constructive and helps the team in anyway, other is destructive!
FALANBUMA
8
We all call Ronaldo selfish and he wants to be the main man in his team, just like how mbappe is now. But I can bet that Ronaldo is selfish in a good way, I am sure that Ronaldo wouldn't stop running on the counter, just because his teammates didn't pass him, he will never give up and he'll continue to make runs into the box. That's how he ended up being the top scorer. But to stop playing and running because he didn't get the pass, that's very poor and unprofessional from Mbappe.
true, selfishness isn't exactly a bad thing. A lot of successful people are selfish. I prefer being humble like Messi, but Ronaldo surely is a legend
Sivarockz
8
We all call Ronaldo selfish and he wants to be the main man in his team, just like how mbappe is now. But I can bet that Ronaldo is selfish in a good way, I am sure that Ronaldo wouldn't stop running on the counter, just because his teammates didn't pass him, he will never give up and he'll continue to make runs into the box. That's how he ended up being the top scorer. But to stop playing and running because he didn't get the pass, that's very poor and unprofessional from Mbappe.
don't compare this moneypal mbappe to ronaldo ,Ronaldo is a fighter ,not like this selfish kid ,being a messi fan I am saying
lenabdpu
8
Mbappe is lucky that he’s not playing alongside Ronaldo cuz I know Ronaldo will not pass him any ball that easily like Messi. Messi is a person with real good heart, mbappe really need to treat him with the same respect.
Simply he is better than Messi and that's it. Messi is finished