Kylian Mbappé broke his silence after the 2022 World Cup final and revealed the words he dedicated to Lionel Messi for his consecration with the Argentine national team. The celebrations and taunts of the 'Albiceleste' were the least important, said the French striker after his participation in the PSG vs. Strasbourg match this Wednesday for matchday 16 of the French Ligue 1.
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"I spoke with Messi after the match, I congratulated him. It was important for him, for me too, but I lost and you have to show maturity to congratulate your rival. Now we hope he returns for more victories and goals," said the reference of the 'Bleus' after sealing the victory of the Parisian team at the Parc des Princes, where he reappeared after Qatar 2022.
Regarding the excesses in the celebrations, he limited himself to saying the following: "It's not my problem. I don't waste energy on such trivial things."
Mbappé preferred to focus on praising Messi and downplaying the uncomfortable dedications he was 'victim' of in recent days, after France's defeat to Argentina in Lusail on penalties.
PSG played again this afternoon and suffered more than expected to beat Strasbourg (19th) 2-1 thanks to a penalty converted in the last minute of stoppage time by Kylian Mbappé, after Neymar's expulsion for a second yellow card.