"I think there are no coincidences in everything that happens" - Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on personal beliefs outside football
In a recent interview, Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe discussed his personal beliefs. The French icon, one of his generation's best players, also discussed his faith and plans for the future.
At 25, Mbappe has enjoyed a legendary career that has seen him lead his nation to two World Cup finals, winning one. He is the record goalscorer for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), netting 256 times in 308 games.
Speaking in a recent interview with Canal +, Mbappe said:
"I believe in God. God has a plan for everyone. I think there are no coincidences in everything that happens, I am privileged to have a gift from birth. Everything that has happened to me has been a gift from God.”
Kylian Mbape joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer after his contract with PSG expired. He has won two silverware for the reigning LaLiga winners - the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. In his 1859 minutes across 23 games for the side, he scored 13 times and provided three assists.
"I’ve played with great players: Lionel Messi, Neymar, [Antoine] Griezmann, [Paul] Pogba, [Karim] Benzema... It would have been fun to play with Cristiano Ronaldo" - Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe laments missing opportunity to play alongside Ronaldo
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has recently discussed his disappointment at missing out on playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese legend is one of the best players ever to play the sport and is held in high esteem by fans across the globe.
Mbappe has played alongside some of the finest players in the sport's history. The Frenchman notably played with Ronaldo's eternal rival, Lionel Messi, at PSG. The pair played together 67 times and scored 34 goals in Paris.
However, the forward recently mused about missing the chance to play alongside Ronaldo in a recent interview, telling GOAl via Bein Sport:
"I’ve played with great players: Lionel Messi, Neymar, [Antoine] Griezmann, [Paul] Pogba, [Karim] Benzema... It would have been fun to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s going to be very difficult now, but I was lucky enough to play against him, a legend of the sport."
Ronaldo is a Real Madrid legend, bagging the most goals in the history of the Spanish giants during his nine-year stay there - 451. Kylian Mbappe hopes to have a similar legacy at the club after his arrival in the summer.