Mbappe sent an emotional message on Lionel Messi’s 36th birthday (June 24).
“Happy birthday to the legendary Lionel Messi. Have a happy day with family and friends. Thanks for the two years at PSG. I have learned a lot from you as a player, a fellow player. team, opponents and men,” Kylian Mbappe shared on his personal page.
“For me, it’s a privilege. Good luck in your new adventure,” added the French striker.
Mbappe’s post attracted millions of likes in less than an hour.
Mbappe posted a touching message, accompanied by a picture of him and Messi shaking hands at the 2022 World Cup final. In this match, Mbappe scored a hat-trick, including a successful penalty, but still could not help. France beat Messi’s Argentina.
Mbappe admits to being a “fan” of Cristiano Ronaldo but still has respect for Messi. In the video shared not long ago, “Ninja Turtle” also made Messi laugh when using the phrase “Owner of 7 Golden Balls” to talk about the Argentine senior.
In the near future, Messi also has the opportunity to win the 8th Golden Ball. However, the superstar born in 1987 said he is no longer too concerned about this. Messi insists winning the World Cup is too complete for his career.
Before leaving PSG, Messi is said to have advised Mbappe not to miss the opportunity to go to Real Madrid. According to “El Pulga”, Mbappe deserves to participate in a “project to win” instead of continuing to stick with the French capital team.
The moment Messi ignored the request of rival Alex Robertson, the Australian midfielder was playing for the youth team of Man City, trying to get the shirt of the Argentine superstar after the friendly match on June 15 but failed.
Argentine football is not only famous for 3 World Cups, with Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, they are also known for the violence on the pitch and the deep problems of the domestic league. All in Football, Violence and Social Identity compiled by authors Richard Giulianotti, Norman Bonney, Mike Hepworth.