Kylian Mbappé (24 years old) is often praised for his communication. But the Frenchman should perhaps have turned his tongue in his mouth seven times when he talked about South American football in May 2022. “The advantage that we Europeans have is that we play high-level matches among ourselves all the time, such as the Nations League for example. When we arrive at the World Cup, we are ready. Where Brazil and Argentina do not have this level in South America. Football is not as advanced as in Europe. This is why during the last World Cups, it was always the Europeans who won.” Since then, KM7 has been regularly attacked on the subject, having seen Argentina win the last World Cup.
This Thursday, Felipe Melo (40 years old, Fluminense) criticized Mbappé on this subject. The former Brazilian international did not mince his words at the microphone of TNT Sports. “(Kylian) Mbappé is an idiot. He scored three goals in the final, but Argentina became champions, and Messi is the best player in the world. He still has a lot to learn, he can’t talk about South American football. He is a great player, who will win three or four Ballons d’Or, but he must keep quiet. They come from Europe to look for players here, not in France. Fortunately, I didn’t have the chance to play against him, but I don’t know if it’s a chance for me or for him. KM7 is dressed for winter.
