Mbappé responds to criticism: "If I have to keep everyone quiet, I will play until I'm 80 years old"
Kylian Mbappé commented on France's victory over Senegal at the World Cup, stressing the importance of starting well and responding to the criticism he received.
Kylian Mbappé, the player who scored two goals in the French team's victory over Senegal (3-1) at the 2026 World Cup, shared with the media after the match. He said: "I don't think we're completely in the groove, but it's always important to start a tournament well. That gives us a bit of peace of mind, although in a tournament like the World Cup, no one can really rest easy. We've seen it with many other teams: starting with a win is never easy, because all teams know that the World Cup is something unique. Every country wants to win and make a difference. A good impression of our country. Today, the match was not simple, but we knew that at any time we could score and make a difference, that was very important."
Regarding the criticism he faces, the French striker shared: "There is no revenge here. If I have to play to answer all my critics and silence them, then I will have to play until I am 80 years old. I play football to make a mark in the history of my country and to help my team reach the final and win the World Cup. Everything else will always be part of my personality and career as a player." Mbappé also emphasized that everyone needs to keep a cool head: "This is just the first match of the group stage. Whether people are excited or critical, we need to always stay alert, calm and focused on what needs to be done. In a World Cup tournament, everything happens very quickly: after just six days, we have a match against Iraq and we need to win to have a chance to advance."
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