Makelele sees France in World Cup final, Mbappé as a star

Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele expressed confidence in France's potential to reach the World Cup final, highlighting Kylian Mbappé as a pivotal "star" for the team and for Real Madrid.

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We have a good team. We have many good players, and I think we have to work well, and if we play together, with discipline, we can reach the final.

Makelele, speaking after the 'Corazón Classic Match' at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, acknowledged that the World Cup will be challenging. "We have a good team. We have many good players, and I think we have to work well, and if we play together, with discipline, we can reach the final," he stated.

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He must understand that he is a star and a great player who can change many things.

He emphasized Mbappé's importance, noting, "He must understand that he is a star and a great player who can change many things." Makelele also advised Mbappé on the importance of teamwork for winning titles, suggesting that José Mourinho's potential influence could be beneficial. He also stressed the need for Mbappé to work closely with Vinicius Jr., calling them "two impressive players who can change many things."

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For winning titles you have to be together with your teammates, because one player cannot win titles alone.

Regarding José Mourinho's return to the Real Madrid bench, Makelele called it good news, describing the coach as "an impressive figure who knows football." Makelele also reaffirmed his strong relationship with Florentino Pérez and his belief that Real Madrid remains the "biggest" club in the world, despite the rise of clubs like Paris Saint-Germain.

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They are two impressive players who can change many things.