“Mbappé defends Messi and Ronaldo: Those who don’t play football don’t understand.”

Kylian Mbappé puts an end to the historic rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, challenging myths and offering a fresh perspective on two of football’s greatest icons. In an exclusive interview with Sorare, a fantasy startup in which he is an investor, the French forward of Real Madrid did not hold back in his words and dismantled the common idea that one represents innate talent while the other embodies hard work.

“I played with both. I played with Messi at PSG and against Cristiano,” Mbappé began, not hiding his admiration for the Portuguese: “Cristiano is my idol, but Leo was my teammate. Having faced both, I can say they are really different and not the same,” he explained, laughing, emphasizing the uniqueness of each. “They are distinct in everything: right foot (Ronaldo) against left foot (Messi), height (Ronaldo) against short stature (Messi), robustness (Ronaldo) against elegance (Messi), explosiveness (Ronaldo) against vision (Messi).”

Mbappé did not hesitate to refute one of the most popular ideas in the Messi vs Ronaldo debate: “This is said by people who do not play football. Because if you tell me that Ronaldo has no talent or that Messi does not work hard, it means you have never laced up your boots to train every day. I don’t understand how someone who hasn’t trained in football can think this way,” he stated emphatically, making it clear that both stars combine talent and effort at the highest level.

In a more emotional moment, Mbappé recalled the 2022 World Cup final, where France was defeated by Argentina in a penalty shootout: “That final had everything: spectacle, rivalry, storyline, twists, penalties, drama, countless goals and an incredible intensity. The football fans who watched the final in Qatar can say it was the best. For us, however, it ended badly, so we will always have a bitter taste. Moreover, I have never watched the recording of the game. If I did, it could awaken some old demons in me. Yes, we lost, but we have to move on,” confessed the captain of the French national team, showing an unusual maturity in the face of defeat.

Finally, Mbappé revealed his wishes for the upcoming World Cup: “I dream of facing Cristiano and Neymar, because this will be their last World Cup.” This statement anticipates an epic showdown and places the young French forward at the center of attention for the future of world football.

With this testimony, Mbappé not only reinforces his status as a global star but also offers a unique and enlightening perspective on the eternal battle between Messi and Ronaldo, showing that in elite football, there is no room for simplification. The truth lies in the mix of talent, hard work, and passion — something that both sporting geniuses continue to embody.

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