Watch: Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi spotted in New York with NBA legend Kevin Durant as he helps Nets thrash Spurs 139-108
Game recognizes Game. This is how NBA star Kevin Durant got to click pictures with FIFA World Cup heroes Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi.
Kevin Durant with Achraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappe
As the FIFA World Cup is finally done and dusted, it feels nice watching PSG stars Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi take some time off after their World Cup heartbreaks. Both footballers played an influential part in their country’s FIFA World Cup run. The PSG teammates faced each other in the tournament’s semi-final, where France ended Morocco’s underdogs’ journey.
Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi visited Brooklyn, New York on holiday, and were spotted at Barclay’s Center watching Brooklyn Nets defeat San Antonio Spurs 139-103. The commentators noticed them in the arena after the NBA game started. They were surprised by the young footballers’ presence at the home stadium of the Brooklyn Nets.
Achraf Hakimi also stopped to click pictures with the Nets veterans Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Kylian Mbappe was honored by the NBA association after his heroics were played on the huge screen at the arena. The footballers also received a Brooklyn Nets jersey from Kevin Durant.
The football stars witnessed a magnificent game between the two NBA giants. They saw Kyrie Irving dropping an ‘MVP’ performance as he led his team to victory with 27 points and eight rebounds. Kevin Durant also had a splendid match at the Barclays Center, scoring 25 points.
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How long have Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi been playing together?
The two PSG stars started playing with each other in the summer of 2021. The duo has grown closer to each other in one year and shares a special bond on-and-off the pitch. A match made in heaven, Hakimi, and Mbappe is one of football’s most lethal attacking duos.
Hakimi and Mbappe crossed paths at the FIFA World Cup as well. Morocco faced a mighty French side in the semi-finals of the competition. The Right Back had to leave the stadium in tears after France beat the African nations 2-0. Courtesy of Kylian Mbappe, France was saved from an Argentine humiliation at the Lusail stadium in Qatar, but he failed to lead his country to consecutive World Cup wins.
The Ligue 1 sensations are spending the last few days of their vacation in New York. The French club allowed Hakimi and Mbappe to enjoy some leisure time after returning from a tiring international break. The duo will return to Ligue 1 action soon. How many goals do you think Mbappe and Hakimi would have between each other?
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