World Cup 2022: French Fan Goes Viral After Being Hit by Mbappe’s Shot

World Cup 2022: French Fan Goes Viral After Being Hit by Mbappe’s Shot

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:20 PM
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  • Kylian Mbappe rushed over to the stands to check on a supporter who was hit by a shot from the Frenchman
  • Supporters in the stands were more excited to see Mbappe than to worry about the fan who was hurt
  • The supporter who was hit with Mbappe's shot was trolled on social media, with some saying he milked the performance

A group of French fans are trending on social media after their reaction to seeing Kylian Mbappe.

The fans got up close to the Paris Saint-Germain star after he rushed towards the stands to check on a fan.

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A group of French supporters have gone viral after their reaction to seeing Kylian Mbappe up close and personal. Image: Julian Finney
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The French team were practising on the pitch before their game against Morocco when a stray shot from Mbappe hit a fan in the stands.

The French attacker quickly rushed over to apologize to the man and make sure he was okay. While Mbappe was lauded for his actions, it was the reaction of fans and the supporter in particular that caught everyone's eye.

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Noting how the supporter looked like he was dying after being hit with the ball, fans commented on how those around him were more worried about Mbappe than his well-being.

Here's how social media reacted:

@papa_julz:

"He looks more drunk than hurt."

@Tone2324:

"That guy looks dead."

@e_scober:

"He wanted a signed shirt so bad."

@lasteven04:

"Man is almost dead. Sorry for him."

@KelvinLoyola:

"That man had no clue who was talking to him. He was gone. "

Why Mbappe left the warm-up session to check on a French fan

Kylian Mbappe proved that as much as he's a great footballer, he's a great human as well.

The French attacker was spotted rushing off the pitch during France's warm-up session to check on a fan in the crowd, Sports Brief earlier reported.

The French supporter appeared to be in a lot of pain and was being attended to by fans around him. Mbappe quickly scampered off to the scene to check on the supporter before returning to the pitch.

Video shows Mbappe & Hakimi hugging, wish each other well before semifinal

Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi's bromance transcends beyond sporting rivalry as the duo put aside the seriousness of their semifinal clash to share a warm embrace.

The second semifinal of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup put the Paris Saint-Germain teammates on a collision course for a spot in the Grand Finale.

At par with Argentina's Lionel Messi, Mbappe has been the best player in the tournament, notching five goals and providing two assists in France's bid to defend their world title.

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Byron Pillay
Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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