Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé is a prominent French professional footballer, widely recognized as one of the sport's top talents. He recently participated in the World Cup, where he was a key player for the French national team. Mbappé was particularly newsworthy during the tournament for his goal-scoring prowess, having equaled Lionel Messi for the tournament lead with his eighth goal. Despite his individual success and high expectations for the French team, their World Cup campaign ended in the semi-finals with a 2-0 loss to Spain. This defeat was met with disappointment in France, with media outlets describing it as a 'collective failure' and noting the premature end to Mbappé's hopes of reaching a third final. Mbappé's outspoken nature on social issues, including his opposition to far-right politics, also gained attention in relation to the French team's travel arrangements during the tournament.