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Mbappe netted a hat trick, while Messi scored twice in an exciting final at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Kylian Mbappe has opened up about his relationship with Lionel Messi following their intense rivalry during the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup final was held on December 18, 2022, at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where Argentina won the match 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 3-3 in regulation and extra time.
Mbappe scored a hattrick (twice from the penalty spot), Messi scored twice, and Angel Di Maria netted once in a thrilling Final.
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In a recent interview, the Real Madrid forward revealed that he and Messi have since reconciled and even learned from each other.
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"After the World Cup final, when I saw Messi at PSG training, I was still so angry," Mbappe admitted.
He continued, "But he told me I had already won it before, and now it was his turn. I was furious, but you respect it because it's Messi. We broke the ice by laughing together because we had fought a battle. We created memories from the final. I think that final brought us closer together."
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'I'm not allowed' — Kylian Mbappe addresses France squad omission
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe addressed his omission from the France national team squad.
Mbappe expressed his admiration for Messi, highlighting the Argentine's exceptional skills and influence on the game.
"I learned a lot from him. Messi does everything well. You can learn everything from a guy like that. I used to go up to him and ask him, 'how do you do this? how do you do that," he concluded.
Despite their on-field rivalry, Mbappe and Messi have developed a mutual respect after playing together in PSG.
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