The Real Madrid forward addresses the media at a press conference before Croatia vs France in the Nations League
Kylian Mbappé addressed the media at the press conference prior to Croatia vs. France (first leg of the Nations League quarterfinals) and spoke about several topics, including his performance in recent months:
« I feel good, I’m happy to play football and to be here with the French national team. It will be important to play well, score, and win. My goal is to help the team. My stats? That’s not something I’m worried about, » the Real Madrid player began by saying, and he is delighted to be back with the national team, already focused on the upcoming World Cup:
« It’s great to be back with the group. My situation may not have been clear on the outside, but it’s always been clear internally. My future with France? As I said, my thoughts are set on the World Cup. » 2026. A tournament of this importance requires all our energy. We want to prepare well for this competition. We dream of becoming world champions again, » the Parisian striker confessed.
MBAPPÉ AND THE BALLON D’OR
Likewise, when asked how he could one day win the Ballon d’Or, Kylian Mbappé is clear about who could advise him and tell him how to win the award: « I’ll ask Luka (Modric) how to win it! » He also had kind words for Luka Modric: « It’s a pleasure to train with him every day; he still has the same desire to play. It’s a great honor to be his teammate. » However, when asked whether he could succeed Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi, the Real Madrid striker stated that he doesn’t intend to replace them, because « they are irreplaceable. »
