Kylian Mbappé, in an extensive interview with L’Equipe, has revealed his perspective on the world of football, expressing that his passion for the sport is what prevents him from feeling disgusted by what happens behind the scenes. The Real Madrid striker, who recently became the second all-time top scorer in the French national team, surpassing Thierry Henry and only behind Olivier Giroud, shared his reflections on his personal life, the national team, and the legal dispute with Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappé added that people who attend the stadiums are lucky to only see the show, without knowing what happens behind the scenes. “Honestly, if I didn’t have this passion, the world of football would have disgusted me a long time ago,” he stated.I am fatalistic about the world of football.
Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé denied feeling resentment towards PSG, who won their first Champions League after his departure, and highlighted the importance of friendship for him. The striker stated that he left without regrets and that his story at the club was already over. The player also spoke about his arrival at Real Madrid, a dream he always had and that he could have fulfilled before. Regarding the French selection, Mbappé expressed that international tournaments are demanding both on and off the field. Despite this, he said he is still “crazy” about football and dreams of winning the World Cup. Mbappé described the current French team, which he captains, as “the most talented” he has been involved with, but acknowledged that they are not yet stronger than the team that won the 2018 World Cup or the one that reached the final in 2022. The French striker also spoke about the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.It’s my legal right, it’s labor law. I just wanted to get paid. I have nothing against PSG, I love that club, I have friends there. But it’s the only way to get what they owe me.
Kylian Mbappé
