The French forward gave an exclusive interview in which he detailed his relationship with former teammate Lionel Messi.
Real Madrid’s new forward Kylian Mbappé spoke to French television in which he gave an open-hearted interview that touched upon various topics including his adaptation to Spain, the French national team, politics and the pressures of professional footballers in the modern age.
As well as all this, Mbappé was asked about Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, who he played alongside at Paris Saint Germain.
The two crossed paths at the 2022 World Cup, when Argentina played against France in the final, with the South American side ultimately winning on penalties after an incredible 3-3 draw that saw both stars take the spotlight.
What did Kylian Mbappé say about Lionel Messi?
“After the World Cup final, when I saw Messi at PSG training, I was still so angry,” Mbappe admitted.
“But he told me I had already won it before, and now it was his turn.
“I was furious, but you respect it because it’s Messi. We broke the ice by laughing together because we had fought a battle. We created memories from the final. I think that final brought us closer together.
“I learned very lot from him. Messi does everything well. You can learn everything from a guy like that. I used to go up to him and ask him, ‘how do you do this? how do you do that?’."
It appears then, that the relationship between the two is a positive one, despite playing against each other on the pitch and also given the fact that Mbappé is now one of the stars at one of Messi’s past rivals, Real Madrid.
DinukaSaparamadu
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We can understand Mbappe's frustration. Because he had the chance to win the world cup back to back. But he understood anything could happen when you play against the GOAT.
Wonbciou
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even that last save by Martinez ,it was fifa who told thurum to miss that chance 😂😂😂😂
M_cAveli
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Mbappe had more opportunities to learn more than he did with the GOAT but childish emotions let him had the least of lessons. You don’t admire opportunities after it’s gone but you take full advantage of it when you had it in order to get even better. Learn the hard way.
joacknsu
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per your comments I release you from missing penalties today,say Amen Mbappe cus you have respect a legend by going to him and asking him how do you do this, how do you do that
bouekmoy
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I've been reading carefully to see if I'll see one single person to alert mbappe of his selfishness. you won the one before that 2022 world cup and when the GOAT Won the next one you say you were angry. God punish you there
Vohblmprs
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Why are you angry at Messi? You beat Messi in 2018 world cup that you won. Mbappé you need maturity. Greatness cant be reached by childishbess and ego trip. Losîng is natural and how we respond to it defines if we are a champ or a slump
JUST_MEE
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I don't trust this guy called Mbappe
Baebceiruy
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The way mbappe treated Neymar and Messi at PSG......what goes around comes around
Rhema10
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Their relationship wasn't great though not just about winning the world cup I still believe they didn't connect as a person and more so because Mbape never saw Messi as his type of player and he chose CR7 as his idol. All these play into their connection and ultimately affect their friendship
Sayblessing
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Please, do not mention Mbappe in the same sentence, with Messi, it's a disgrace.
Yes…Mbappe won World Cup in clear and Calm ..while Messi won by with the help of undeserved penalties and the help of referees ..So it’s a disgrace to Mbappe