The Absurd Talent of Kylian Mbappé
The French star player has already proved that he’s one of the best in the history of the game.
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There is no player in the world right now like Kylian Mbappé.
In the 2018 World Cup four years ago, Mbappé burst onto the international stage as a 19-year-old, scoring four times in the tournament, including a breathtaking goal in the final. France won the World Cup, and Mbappé, still a teenager, had already achieved what has eluded some of the greatest players of all time.
Four years later, Mbappé is the top talent on an immensely talented French team looking to defend its World Cup title. But having watched him play over the past two weeks, I’ve realized that Mbappé is not just another
