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Mbappé has 'no revenge to take' after strong World Cup start

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappé stated he has no "revenge to take" against critics after scoring two goals in France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal.
  • Mbappé emphasized the team's focus on performance rather than silencing detractors, joking he would have to play until 80 if he focused on critics.
  • He acknowledged the importance of a strong start in the tournament, calling for the team to remain composed despite the win.

Kylian Mbappé brushed off criticism, stating he has no "revenge to take" against those who have doubted him. The French captain's comments came after he scored twice in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in their World Cup opener.

There is no revenge to take.

— Kylian MbappéResponding to questions about critics.

Mbappé, who now holds the record for most goals for the French national team, suggested that focusing on silencing critics would be an endless pursuit. "If I started playing to silence them, I think I would have to play until I was 80," he quipped in a post-match interview.

If I started playing to silence them, I think I would have to play until I was 80.

— Kylian MbappéJoking about the futility of playing to appease critics.

He stressed that the team's primary focus is on their performance and securing results, rather than getting caught up in external commentary. "I don't think we are fully launched yet, but it's important to start well with a victory," Mbappé said, acknowledging the challenges faced by other favored teams who have stumbled in their opening matches.

I don't think we are fully launched yet, but it's important to start well with a victory.

— Kylian MbappéAssessing the team's performance and tournament start.

The striker urged his teammates to remain "very cold, very stoic" as they navigate the group stage. Defender William Saliba expressed hope that Mbappé would continue his prolific scoring, while also noting that the team's first-half performance against Senegal was not their best, despite ultimately securing the win.

We must remain very cold, very stoic.

— Kylian MbappéAdvising his teammates on their approach to the tournament.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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