Mbappé Dismisses Critics: “I’ll Play Until I’m 80” After Record France Win
France captain Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Les Bleus opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal. His brace also moved him past Olivier Giroud to become France’s all-time leading goalscorer. When asked if his display was a response to recent criticism, the 27-year-old was blunt. “I’m not playing for revenge,” he said, adding, “If I wanted to silence all the critics, I have to play until I’m 80 years old.” Mbappé stressed that his focus remains on helping France challenge for the trophy. His performance has boosted confidence in Didier Deschamps’ squad as they chase World Cup glory.
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