Kylian Mbappe says he will not waste energy in a war of words with Emiliano Martinez despite being publicly mocked after the World Cup final.
The Paris Saint-Germain star was electric throughout the tournament in Qatar and scored a hat trick in the final, but it wasn’t enough for France who were disposed of by Argentina on penalties.
Albiceleste goalkeeper Martinez has dialled up his eccentricity levels during his nation’s celebrations, asking for a minute’s silence for Mbappe in the changing room after the game before being spotted in Buenos Aries with a doll resembling the former Monaco forward.
Mbappe returned to club action on Wednesday night and scored a 95th-minute penalty to earn PSG all three points against Strasbourg after Marquinhos netted at both ends. Neymar was also sent off for two yellow cards in quick succession just after the hour mark.
When asked about Aston Villa goalie Martinez’s antics, Mbappe responded: “They are not my problem. I don’t have energy to waste on such futile things.
“I’ll never digest it. But like I told my coach and teammates, there’s no reason that my club should pay for a defeat with my national team, it’s two different situations.
“The message was simple – it was to show that, whatever goes on with the national team, PSG is a separate thing and I’m still determined to bring every trophy to the capital.”
Lionel Messi is enjoying an extended break to celebrate Argentina’s triumph alongside the rest of the squad but could be back in time for PSG’s trip to Lens on New Year’s Day. Martinez is expected to return to Villa’s starting XI on the same day when they visit Tottenham.
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Laurent Dogo - Jun 2, 2023 3:52 am
Hope this conversation end in good way between them.
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Gabriela DeSantiago Torres - Sep 24, 2023 9:41 pm
I’m so happy he’s maturing and learning . Wow a sports man
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Dada Ayomide Oluwadamilare - Sep 25, 2023 1:20 pm
: “I spoke to Leo after the final to say congrats, it was the quest of a lifetime for him, for me too, but I tried my best. You always have to be a fair player, and the celebrations don’t concern me, I don’t waste energy on such useless things. The most important thing for me now is to give my best for the club and we’ll wait for Leo to come back, to score goals and win games together.”
Elite Mentality for a 24-year-old player!
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - ሁሉም ያልፋል - Sep 25, 2023 1:20 pm
The child know what he /she does,but the foolish keeper did not know what he does.He knows what supper Mbappe did on him and history have done 4 goal in asingle mach .
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Lilly Lin - Sep 25, 2023 1:21 pm
This goal keeper is very childish to have done that to mbappe and it was foolish I hope he will charge is attitude once he says sorry for his stupid act
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Meddie Kasumba - Sep 25, 2023 1:21 pm
Those are normal celebrations, all professional players can understand that
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Bruno Gonzales - Sep 25, 2023 1:22 pm
He asked for It for denigraring south american football
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Jeff Ramsey Rambo - Sep 25, 2023 1:22 pm
These will surely hunt him someday#football
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Asemota Mudia Rachel - Sep 25, 2023 1:23 pm
This was uncalled for.martinez should know better. And nobody told him he is wrong.mbappe was a world cup winner at 19years old.
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - ET Win - Sep 25, 2023 1:23 pm
Suatu kesombongan akan dibalas dgn bulyan
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Stefan Bolinth - Sep 25, 2023 1:23 pm
Nice…he’s young and learning. Hopefully something comes out from this guy.
Kylian Mbappe responds to Emiliano Martinez's public mocking - Sumalkya Alhamdu - Sep 25, 2023 1:23 pm
These are normal celebration with with professional soccer players why are you making news out of this…as if it was something new or special.