Kylian Mbappe He was one of the biggest losers at the Ballon d’Or awards in Paris a few weeks ago.France captain had to watch giants from his own home Lionel Messi This is a trophy awarded by the magazine french football Best player of the season.him and norwegian Erling Haaland They were demoted by the captain argentina national team For his outstanding performance in the game, he won the eighth statuette award qatar world cup 2022.
However, Mbappe is far from a sore loser. The forward agreed with the journalist’s decision to name his former PSG team-mate as the winner: “Messi has to win titles, he won the World Cup, he’s one of the greatest players in history. I don’t know if that’s not the best for me.”
He deepened his thoughts: “Haaland had a great season and so did I… but it doesn’t mean much compared to winning the World Cup. On the evening of December 18, I found out that I had lost the World Cup… and the Ballon d’Or. “Leo deserves it.”
His good demeanor in talking about Messi in front of media crews suddenly changed when he was asked about his current situation and future at PSG.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé attend the Ballon d’Or Awards together. Photo: FRANCK FIFE/AFP“When I made my first statement as captain, I announced that I would not attend all press conferences because of Antoine Griezmann’s role and his experience. I am not his superior. I attended the former Three press conferences later, Anthony participated in the next three games, “I said we would leave the door open to other leaders, such as starting goalkeeper Mike Maignan, or Aureliano Chuame. Aurélien Tchouameni,” Mbappe declared as he began to explain his point of view. The media was silent for a long time The match against France came after tensions with PSG’s board of directors.
“There are several leaders and we want to share leadership and today it’s my turn to come back,” he added on the eve of the penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar.
The 2018 World Cup winner in Russia was dropped from PSG’s first-team squad for weeks during pre-season after announcing he had no intention of activating a clause extending his contract by one year until 2025.
Mbappe recently returned to training with Luis Enrique’s side after their Ligue 1 first-round tie.
He was set to be released in June 2024 when asked about the status of his contract with PSG. The 24-year-old star did nothing but throw the ball.
Kylian Mbappe trains in France with a pure smile. Photo: EFE/EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER“This is not news about France at all, I am here as captain of France and I hope to continue to be captain in the coming days. If you are interested in this question you have to come to the Paris Saint-Germain campus and ask me and if I am called to a press conference I will answer. Is that normal? Country above all else,” he replied.
Mbappe also mentioned PSG coach Luis EnriqueDespite scoring three goals against Reims on Saturday, he is expected to have a subpar performance.
“He is a great coach, he gave me a lot and taught me a lot and I am at a level in my career where I want to expand my resources and become a complete player,” the forward said .
“I told him from the first day we were together that he would have no problem with me and that my only wish was to play football. I don’t necessarily need a coach to say I’m the best in the world for me to play well.” he concluded.