Kylian Mbappe vs. Lionel Messi – Can Kylian Mbappe bring CATASTROPHE to Lionel Messi’s World Cup plans?
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Kylian Mbappe vs. Lionel Messi
For 2022 FIFA World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi has changed into Kylian Mbappe vs. Lionel Messi. The World Cup began with many strong contenders and their star players but it all boils down to Mbappe’s France and Messi’s Argentina. The FIFA World Cup final is to take place at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Kylian has won his first World Cup in 2018 when France took home the trophy against Croatia. Lionel Messi came close to his dream in 2014 but unfortunately Germany knocked over his dream to hold the golden trophy. Only the great ‘Pele’ has been the legendary player to win his first two World Cups.
France’s results from Group Stage to World Cup Final, France 4 – 1 Australia, France 2 – 1 Denmark, Tunisia 1 – 0 France, France 3 – 1 Poland (Round of 16), England 1- 2 France (Quarterfinal), France 2- 0 Morocco (Semi-final). Kylian Mbappe is the National Team’s top performer with 5 goals and 2 assists.
Argentina’s results from Group Stage to World Cup Final, Argentina 1 – 2 Saudi Arabia, Argentina 2 – 0 Mexico, Poland 0 – 2 Argentina, Argentina 2 – 1 Australia (Round of 16), Netherland 2 – 2 Argentina (Quarterfinal: 3-4 Penalties), Argentina 3 – 0 Croatia (Semi-final). Lionel Messi is the National Team’s top performer with 5 goals and 3 assists.
Kylian Mbappe vs. Lionel Messi – Stat Comparisons
After Messi’s open admission about playing his last ever match in an Argentine jersey, the World is behind the great ‘god-gifted’ player. 35-year-old Lionel Messi 25 games in the World Cup in his entire career scoring 11 goals with an average of 111 minutes per goal.
Whereas Mbappe being 12 years younger than Messi. He has played 13 World Cup games scoring 9 goals with an average of 112 minutes per goal. The two greats are teammates at Paris Saint Germain, Kylian has scored 18 goals in 19 appearances for the club and Messi has 12 goals in the same number of matches.
When Messi joined PSG, he had his mind set on Mbappe’s sensational career, “Kylian is a different player, a beast who is very strong in one-on-one, who goes into space, who is very fast, who scores a lot of goals. He is a complete player and he has proved it for years, and in the years to come, he will certainly be among the best,” (via Get French Football News)
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