Winner of the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense, Felipe Melo returned to Kylian Mbappé’s comments on football in South America.
If he is one of the most striking players of the new generation, Kylian Mbappé does not always enjoy a high popularity rating, at least not everywhere. This is particularly the case in South America, where the French striker has attracted the wrath of many fans, observers and players since his declaration in May 2022 in which he affirmed that football was less advanced in this part of the globe. .
Even today, this statement is still talked about and has earned the PSG player regular refocusing, especially since Argentina’s victory against France in the World Cup final in December 2022. This time, it is Felipe Melo (40 years old) who took care of the 24-year-old player.
“He needs to keep his mouth shut.”
Recent winner of the third Copa Libertadores (in four years) of his career with Fluminensethe former Brazilian international did not mince his words concerning the native of Bondy, during an interview granted to TNT Sports. “He scored three goals in the final, Argentina finished as champions and Messi was the best in the world. He still has a lot to learn, he can’t talk about South American football.”he said at first.
A player renowned for his rough play, the former Juve player then appeared almost threatening towards the 3rd in the last edition of the Ballon d’Or, which he still sees ending up in the hands of Mbappé one day. “For me, he is a great player, who will win three or four Ballons d’Or, but he must close his butcher. They come from Europe to look for players here (in South America), not in France. Fortunately I didn’t have the chance to play against him, fortunately I don’t know if it’s for me or for him.”he continued.
