Teammates in Paris for two years, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have always had mutual respect.
Make no mistake, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are not friends. But the two protagonists of the most epic World Cup final have a relationship that exudes respect and admiration. So when these two met again at the Châtelet theater on Monday in Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, the reunion was rather warm.
“ With Kylian Mbappé, we said a few words to each other and asked how things were going. We have a good relationship and we fought for the same goals. We have a completely normal relationship”explained Lionel Messi after his coronation, in his media tour.
A statement in the same tone as his speech on stage. “They are two extraordinary players,” Messi explained. I shared two years in the same club as Kylian (PSG). I know his talent. We shared training sessions and matches. I know his immense talent. He is still a very young player. Both are still very young. I know that in the future, we will find them again. Haaland also has an extraordinary career. He won several titles. I am convinced that they will also be winners of the Ballon d’Or very soon. »
For his part, the Bondy prodigy also wanted to pay tribute to his eldest with a very fair message on Instagram. “Congratulations Leo on your title. You deserve it “.
