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FootballMbappe Focuses on Winning Games and Trophies at PSG Alongside Messi
- Kylian Mbappe admitted he will never get over the heartbreak of the 2022 World Cup final
- Lionel Messi will return to Paris Saint-Germain in January after his World Cup break ends
- Mbappe and Messi will be looking to work together to bring glory to PSG at various levels
Kylian Mbappe won't forget the heartbreak of the FIFA World Cup final, but he's not focusing antics of the Argentinians that took place afterwards.
Argentina's players, particularly goalkeeper Emi Martinez, mocked Mbappe after the South Americans beat France in the final to lift the World Cup trophy.
As noted by EWN, Mbappe said he would never get over the disappointment of losing in the final, but there was no reason why he should let it affect his game for Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe grabbed a goal as PSG returned to league action this week, scoring a late penalty as they beat RC Strasbourg 2-1.
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Speaking after the game, the French striker once again touched on Argentinian celebrations and reuniting with Lionel Messi at the capital, SportsKeeda reported.
“Celebrations are not my problem. I don't waste energy on such futile things. The important thing for me is to give the best of myself for my club, and we will wait for Leo Messi to come back to continue scoring and winning games."
As noted by CNN, Messi is only expected back in France in early January.
After winning his first World Cup title, he will now be looking to bring PSG its first UEFA Champions League title alongside Mbappe and Brazilian star Neymar.
Mbappe says he congratulated Messi
The World Cup final pitted club teammates Messi and Mbappe against each other, Sports Brief reported.
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The French international was then accused of being unsportsmanlike, by apparently not reaching out to Messi to congratulate him after he won the only trophy missing from his career.
Mbappe unbothered by Martinez trolling
Sports Brief also reported on Mbappe saying he is unconcerned by the excessive celebrations and trolling coming his way, from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and fans.
Martinez has been hugely criticised by many for his rude acts, but the Frenchman says he is too busy to be concerned by the shot-stopper's charades.
Messi was also targeted for not controlling his teammate's excessive trolling, and for smiling during a one particular incident during the trophy parade in Buenos Aires.