“I Didn’t Celebrate Like Crazy”- Kylian Mbappe on Winning His First World Cup With France in 2018

It was with a back injury when Kylian Mbappe scored a goal in the World Cup 2018 final and won the coveted trophy. At the tender age of 19, this achievement left others around the soccer world in awe. However, the 25-year-old admitted that he did not fully relish the moment, as he recently disclosed his subdued celebrations after the win.

In an upcoming episode of the French program ‘Envoye Special’, Mbappe is expected to make an appearance alongside his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari. Although he didn’t delve into the ongoing transfer rumors with Real Madrid during the previews of the interview, he did touch upon other aspects of his career.

A young Kylian Mbappe failed to fully enjoy his World Cup win

In a preview of the ‘Envoye Special’ show obtained by Le Parisien newspaper, Kylian Mbappe reflected on his experience of winning the 2018 World Cup in France. For the PSG striker, he emerged completely “grown up and completely changed,” after this World Cup.

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However, despite the magnitude of this achievement, the Frenchman confessed that he did not engage in extravagant celebrations. In his words, “I didn’t celebrate like crazy.” Being too young at the time, as he was only 19, seems like the Parisian superstar didn’t fully savor this historic achievement.

By scoring a goal in the final, he joined the prestigious ranks of Pele as only the second teenager to achieve such a feat and lift the trophy. While Mbappe’s recollection of these moments may not be as memorable, his memories of losing in the 2022 World Cup still leave a bitter taste in his mouth.

French sensation willing to trade hat-trick for World Cup

On a momentous December night in Lusail, Qatar, history was made as Lionel Messi‘s Argentina defeated Kylian Mbappe’s France in the World Cup 2022 final. Although this defeat was undoubtedly heartbreaking for the forward, he considers it a crucial step toward future success rather than a permanent scar.

Despite his resolve, the loss still weighs heavily on Mbappe’s heart. Given the choice, the former World Cup winner revealed that he would willingly exchange his remarkable hat trick in the final for ultimate victory. The sorrow that consumed Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup loss was palpable, even as he collected his well-deserved golden boot with a noticeable absence of joy on his face.

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