“If I wanted to silence all the critics, I’ve to play until I’m 80” - Kylian Mbappe talks about ‘revenge’ after brace vs Senegal at FIFA World Cup

× France's FIFA World Cup star Kylian Mbappe, has claimed that he would need to play until he is 80 if he were thinking about the critics. He dismissed suggestions that he was seeking revenge, adding that his focus was simply on doing well. Ad Speaking to the media after France's 3-1 win over Senegal, Mbappe said that France cannot take anything for granted at the FIFA World Cup.

He claimed that every team will be hard to face, and said: "You can never be comfortable in the World Cup. As seen in other matches, winning the first game is very difficult. Every team knows the special nature of the World Cup.

Everyone wants to win for their country and show a good performance." Ad Trending When asked if he was trying to get one over the critics, Mbappe laughed it off, saying that he would need to play for 50 more years to change their views. He added that it was important for him to create history for France and said: "There is no such thing as revenge.

If I were to play to silence everyone who criticizes me, I would have to play until I'm 80. I play to make history for my country. But the most important goal is to help France win the World Cup.

This is just the first match of the group stage. We must always maintain composure regarding what we need to do." Ad Kylian Mbappe became the top scorer for France in history, surpassing Olivier Giroud.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker was on BBC One when is record of 57 goals was broken, and he said: "Congratulations Kylian. I'm happy for him. It makes sense, it was expected.

He will beat every single record - the number of caps and goals. I think he can easily reach 100 goals and maybe [beat] Miroslav Klose's World Cup record. He's delivered great performances in World Cups and big games."

Ad The Real Madrid star already had more goals for the country than Just Fontaine, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, and Thierry Henry. Kylian Mbappe edging closer to FIFA World Cup history Miroslav Klose has held the record for the most goals in FIFA World Cup history with 16 for some time. The German star expected his record to be broken this summer, naming Lionel Messi as the player who could do it.

However, Kylian Mbappe has now moved closer, having hit his 14th goal against Senegal. The Frenchman faces Iraq and Norway next in the FIFA World Cup group stage. × Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sripad France's FIFA World Cup star Kylian Mbappe, has claimed that he would need to play until he is 80 if he were thinking about the critics. He dismissed suggestions that he was seeking revenge, adding that his focus was simply on doing well. Ad Speaking to the media after France's 3-1 win over Senegal, Mbappe said that France cannot take anything for granted at the FIFA World Cup.

He claimed that every team will be hard to face, and said: "You can never be comfortable in the World Cup. As seen in other matches, winning the first game is very difficult. Every team knows the special nature of the World Cup.

Everyone wants to win for their country and show a good performance." Ad Trending When asked if he was trying to get one over the critics, Mbappe laughed it off, saying that he would need to play for 50 more years to change their views. He added that it was important for him to create history for France and said: "There is no such thing as revenge.

If I were to play to silence everyone who criticizes me, I would have to play until I'm 80. I play to make history for my country. But the most important goal is to help France win the World Cup.

This is just the first match of the group stage. We must always maintain composure regarding what we need to do." Ad Kylian Mbappe became the top scorer for France in history, surpassing Olivier Giroud.

The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker was on BBC One when is record of 57 goals was broken, and he said: "Congratulations Kylian. I'm happy for him. It makes sense, it was expected.

He will beat every single record - the number of caps and goals. I think he can easily reach 100 goals and maybe [beat] Miroslav Klose's World Cup record. He's delivered great performances in World Cups and big games."

Ad The Real Madrid star already had more goals for the country than Just Fontaine, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, and Thierry Henry. Kylian Mbappe edging closer to FIFA World Cup history Miroslav Klose has held the record for the most goals in FIFA World Cup history with 16 for some time. The German star expected his record to be broken this summer, naming Lionel Messi as the player who could do it.

However, Kylian Mbappe has now moved closer, having hit his 14th goal against Senegal. The Frenchman faces Iraq and Norway next in the FIFA World Cup group stage. × Was this article helpful?

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