Kylian Mbappé has made it clear that he does not want to engage in discussions about his rivalry with Lionel Messi. The French forward acknowledges the immense talent of the Argentine but emphasizes that his main focus is on the performance and progress of the French national team. Following his impressive two-goal performance against Iraq, Mbappé was asked about Messi's form, which has been remarkable as he currently leads the scoring chart with five goals after just two matches in the World Cup. Instead of fanning the flames of rivalry, Mbappé maintained a calm demeanor, stating, "There is no saga. Leo has always scored, is scoring, and will continue to score. I do not pay attention to what he does; otherwise, I would have to do even more." This statement illustrates Mbappé's commitment to his own game rather than getting embroiled in comparisons with his fellow football superstar.
Despite being only one goal behind Messi in the tournament, Mbappé is not letting the race for the Golden Boot distract him from his primary goal: helping the French team advance in the competition. He emphasized that scoring goals has always been a part of his game at World Cups, and he does not need to fixate solely on the scoring leaderboard. His focus is on ensuring that the team continues to improve and prepare for tougher challenges that lie ahead in the tournament. The French squad is set to face Norway in their next match, while Messi's Argentina will take on Jordan. In the end, Mbappé's perspective showcases a mature understanding of the importance of teamwork over individual accolades.
As reported by fussballdaten.de.
