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Messi-Mbappe, the final of... "almost friends": Friends at PSG, but they don't get along

2022-12-15 18:01:10Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Messi-Mbappe, the final of... "almost friends": Friends at PSG, but
Mbappe and Messi celebrate a goal with PSG

They have been teammates under the Eiffel Tower for a year and a half. Messi is more connected to Neymar, while there have been moments of tension with Mbappe. On Sunday, they will discuss the big trophy and that of the best scorer. Both have 5 goals each.

Andrea Ramazzotti – Gazzetta dello Sport

"Almost friends", as the title of the famous French film. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, opponents in Sunday's final at the 'Lusail Stadium', are teammates at PSG. There are no clashes between them now, but there was no shortage of friction last season and this season.

The fault is the renewal of the contract by the French at the moment when he was about to 'marry' with Real Madrid, but also the connection that the 'Flea' has with Neymar. Because the Brazilian and Mbappe have had quite a few moments of tension, the last one on August 13, for a penalty.

Both have had moments of nervousness on the field, even in front of the cameras. Mbappe had missed a penalty and wanted to shoot the second, but Neymar didn't let him. At that moment there was also some postponement and everyone was surprised by the gesture.

Since then 'water under the bridge' has passed a lot. Emir Al Thani, through President Al-Khelaifi, has asked the three PSG stars to learn to live together. On the field and in the locker room. And in an interview given in October, number 7 said: "The hierarchies are clear: I agree to run when Messi walks, I have no problems. We are talking about Messi".

This is the recognition of a leadership that the Argentine will have at least until the end of the season, when the contract expires and he must decide what he will do. With the extension of Mbappe's contract, it was expected that the Frenchman would have influence in important decisions.

Many believe that coach Galtier has been 'blessed' by Kylian, as has sporting director Luis Campos, with whom he worked at Monaco. Meanwhile, Messi has been taken over by Leonardo, who left to make room for Campos.

From February onwards, Messi and Mbappe, together with Neymar, will try to eliminate Bayern in the 1/8 of the Champions League. It won't be a cakewalk, because the German champions are a strong obstacle for PSG.

Emir wants the Champions trophy to forget the big disappointments. And for this to happen, it is necessary for the three stars to shine together, as is happening in the World Cup, where Mbappe and Messi have gone to the finals, while Neymar stopped in the quarterfinals.

Mbappe was declared champion in Russia 4 years ago, scoring 4 goals. Before turning 24, he can win the Second World Cup, a remarkable achievement. It is no coincidence that Pele scored 8 goals in the final phase of the World Cup. Even Messi plays the second final of a World Cup, but unlike the Frenchman, he lost the first in Brazil 2014 against Germany.

He was on the verge of leaving Argentina several times, but then he won the Libertadores and was charged. His team lost in the debut against Saudi Arabia, while the comparison with Maradona no longer terrorizes him. He's used to it already and if he wins on Sunday, everything will be different.

With the whole world watching, at Lusail Stadium the two phenomena of different generations will discuss the World Cup, but also the trophy of the best scorer, that of the player of the tournament and most likely also the 'Best Fifa' '. Because Benzema won the 'Golden Ball'.

The 'Best Fifa Football Awards 2022' will be awarded on February 27, 2023 and voting will begin on January 12. The World Cup will have a lot of weight. Messi won 'Best Fifa' in 2019, Mbappe never. Sunday's could be their last match on a big stage. Then they will fight alongside each other to conquer Europe with PSG. Like… almost friends.


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