Record-Setting Mbappe Reflects on Messi's Chances in Final

Kylian Mbappe has voiced his profound disappointment following France's defeat in the World Cup third-place playoff, emphasizing that personal accolades mean little compared to team success. The French star stated he would readily relinquish his individual records if it meant playing in the final match.

"I would much rather give up this record if tomorrow I could play in the final. It doesn't matter to me at all to be the top scorer," Mbappe said. He acknowledged that Lionel Messi is likely to score in the final and wished him a great game, recognizing Messi's deserving status.

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I would much rather give up this record if tomorrow I could play in the final. It doesn't matter to me at all to be the top scorer.

The match marked the end of Didier Deschamps' 14-year tenure as France's head coach. Mbappe took to social media to honor Deschamps, calling him one of France's greatest legends. "Today your journey with the national team ended. A man who gave us so much. We wanted to give you a better farewell, but we couldn't," Mbappe wrote.

Deschamps led France to a World Cup title in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2022, along with a silver medal at Euro 2016. Mbappe reflected on Deschamps' significant impact, stating, "It's hard to put into words what you have done for the French national team over these 14 years. You were one of the most important figures in this team's rebirth. History will put everything in its place. I feel privileged to be alongside one of our country's greatest legends."

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Today your journey with the national team ended. A man who gave us so much. We wanted to give you a better farewell, but we couldn't. It's hard to put into words what you have done for the French national team over these 14 years. You were one of the most important figures in this team's rebirth. History will put everything in its place. I feel privileged to be alongside one of our country's greatest legends.