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Kylian Mbappe revealed that he played both in the semi-finals and in the World Cup final with a back injury that he hid from his opponents.
The Frenchman was one of the best Russian players to win the young player title after scoring four goals to help the Blues win a second title.
Mbappe says that he moved three vertebrae in his back in Russia three days before France's victory against Belgium in the semifinal
World Cup final: France against Croatia
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Hugo Lloris raises the trophy after the victory of France 4-2 in the World Cup final
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The France team took the trophy lines up in front of the World Cup trophy
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The President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic greets the President of France Emmanuel Macron Gianni Infantino
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The lineup of Croatia before the match
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Paul Pogba is arrested by Mario Mandzukic and Ante Rebic
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Hugo Lloris sees Olivier Giroud take the lead
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Kylian Mbappe controls the ball
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Luka Modric is challenged by N & # 39; Golo Kante
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Diego Maradona Cree
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Ivan Perisic controls the ball in the penalty area
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Samuel Umtiti falls in front of Mario Mandzukic
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Mario Mandzukic scores his own goal
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Mario Mandzukic scores a goal scored by the free kick. Antoine Griezmann
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Danijel Subasic looks from the front
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Antoine Griezmann celebrates with Benjamin Pavard and Raphael Varane [19659007] EPA
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Luka Modric watches
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Raphael Varane, Mario Mandzukic and Benjamin Pavard fetch a head
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Marcelo Brozovic rivals Olivier Giroud
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Ivan Perisic scores the first goal for Croatia
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Ivan Perisic celebrates after marking
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The referee Nestor Pitana motioned to the players of s & # 39; move away before sending it back to VAR
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Arbitrator Nestor Pitana checks the VAR
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Referee Nestor Pitana claims a penalty after a VAR exam
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Ivan Perisic argues with referee Nestor Pitana after giving France a penalty
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The players Croatia react as Antoine Griezmann (L) of France prepares to take the penalty
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Antoine Griezmann takes the penalty
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Antoine Griezmann celebrates after having scored
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Ngolo Kante is replaced by Steven.
A woman invading the field approaching Kylian Mbappe
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An invader and Kylian Mbappe five
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Paul Pogba scores the third goal of France
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Paul Pogba celebrates a fter scoring
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Kylian Mbappe scores the fourth goal of France
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates the notation
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Hugo Lloris tries to dribble in front of Mario Mandzukic
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Mario Mandzukic removes the ball Hugo Lloris and marks the second e goal of Croatia
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Hugo Lloris watches the ball hit the back of the net
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Mario Mandzukic celebrates the goal Hugo Lloris holds his head
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France players celebrate after winning the World Cup
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Croatia players decimated after losing the match
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France players celebrate at the end of the match
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Olivier Giroud and Adil Rami Celebrate the Victory
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The French Players Celebrate the Victory on Their Side
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Ivan Perisic looks discouraged after the loss of Croatia
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Corentin Tolisso and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate the victory of the World Cup
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The players France celebrate Domagoj Vida, discouraged by the defeat of Croatia
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Olivier Giroud, Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez, Florian Thauvin and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate the World Cup
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Philippe Lahm takes the world Trophy cup to the stage
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin with the trophy of the World Cup
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Paul Pogba celebrates victory with teammate Kylian Mbappe
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Kylian Mbappe with the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic after receiving the trophy of the Best Young Player
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Luka Modric poses with the FIFA Gold Ball Award [19659007] REUTERS
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France players receive their medals from FIFA President Gianni Infantino as President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of France Emmanue Macron and President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic watch
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Hugo Lloris holds the trophy in the air as he celebrates with his teammates
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Hugo Lloris throws the trophy
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A fire of arti fice went out during the presentation of the trophy
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Paul Pogba holds the trophy while he celebrates [19659007] REUTERS
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Presnel Kimpembe and Thomas Lemar Celebrate
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Adil Rami Raises the Trophy
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Kylian Mbappe , Ousmane Dembele and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate their medals after winning the World Cup
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Antoine Griezmann kissing the trophy
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Lucas Hernandez celebrates
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Didier Deschamps embraces the trophy
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Benjamin Mendy celebrates with the famous trophy with his mother Yeo and his brothers Mathias and Florentin
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Hugo Lloris and his daughters celebrate with the trophy [19659007] REUTERS
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Ousmane Dembele, Benjamin Mendy and Kylian Mbappe with the trophy
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Presnel Kimpembe and Antoine Griezmann celebrate with the trophy
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Hugo Lloris raises the trophy after France beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup final
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The France team s & # 39, aligns with the World Cup trophy
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Croatia President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino
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Cr The line of oatia ahead of the match
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Paul Pogba is challenged by Mario Mandzukic and Ante Rebic
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Hugo Lloris looks like Olivier Giroud directs a ball
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Kylian Mbap control the ball
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Luka Modric is challenged by N & # 39; Golo Kante
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Diego Maradona Cree
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Ivan Perisic controls the ball in the penalty area
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Samuel Umtiti falls to Mario Mandzukic
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Mario Mandzukic scores his own goal
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Mario Mandzukic scores a goal scored by Antoine Griezmann's free kick [19659007] Getty Images
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Danijel Subasic stares when he concedes the goal
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Antoine Griezmann celebrates with Benjamin Pavard and Raphaël Varane
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The players of Fra nce celebrate the first goal of the game
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Luka Modric watch
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Raphael Varane, Mario Mandzukic and Benjamin Pavard go from Before
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Marcelo Brozovic competes with Olivier Giroud
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Ivan Perisic celebrates after having scored
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Croatia celebrates after having scored
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The referee Nestor Pitana signals players to move away before sending him back to VAR
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Arbitrator Nestor Pitana checks the VAR
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The Scoreboard Shows a Possible Penalty Revision by VAR [19659007] REUTERS
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Referee Nestor Pitana claims a penalty after a VAR review
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Ivan Perisic argues with referee Nestor Pitana after giving France a penalty
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The players Croatia react as Antoine Griezmann (L) of France prepares to take the penalty
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Antoine Griezmann takes the penalty
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Antoine Griezmann celebrates after having scored
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Ngolo Kante is replaced by Steven.
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An invader and Kylian Mbappe five
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Paul Pogba scores the third goal of France
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Paul Pogba celebrates a fter scoring
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France's players celebrate their fourth goal [19659007] REUTERS
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Kylian Mbappe scores the fourth goal for France
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates the notation
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Hugo Lloris tries to dribble in front of Mario Mandzukic
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Mario Mandzukic gets rid of Hugo Lloris and marks the second e goal of Croatia
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Hugo Lloris watches the ball hit the back of the net
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Mario Mandzukic celebrates the goal Hugo Lloris holds his head
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The players of France celebrate after the victory the world cup
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Croatia players decimated after losing the match
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France players celebrate at the end of the match
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Olivier Giroud and Adil Rami Celebrate the Victory
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The France Players Celebrate the Victory on Their Side
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Ivan Perisic looks discouraged after the loss of Croatia
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Corentin Tolisso and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate the victory of the World Cup
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France players celebrate Domagoj Vida, discouraged by the defeat of Croatia
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Olivier Giroud, Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Hernandez, Florian Thauvin and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate the World Cup [19659007] REUTERS
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Philippe Lahm takes the world Cup trophy to the stage
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of Russia Vladimir Putin with the World Cup Trophy
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Paul Pogba celebrates the victory with his team-mate Kylian Mbappe
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Kylian Mbappe with the President of France Emmanuel Macron and the President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic after receiving the trophy of the Best Young Player
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Luka Modric poses with the FIFA Gold Ball Award [19659007] REUTERS
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France players receive their medals from FIFA President Gianni Infantino as President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of France Emmanue Macron and President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic watch
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Hugo Lloris holds the trophy in the air as he celebrates with his teammates
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Hugo Lloris throws the trophy
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Fireworks s' off during the presentation of the trophy
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Paul Pogba holds the trophy as he famously
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President Kimpembe and Thomas Lemar celebrate
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Adil Rami raises the trophy
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Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Presnel Kimpembe celebrate their medals after winning the World Cup
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Antoine Griezmann kissing the trophy
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Lucas Hernandez celebrates
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Didier Deschamps embraces the trophy
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Benjamin Mendy celebrates with the trophy
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Kylian Mbappe famous with the trophy
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Paul Pogba celebrates with his mother Yeo and his brothers Mathias and Florentin
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Hugo Lloris and his daughters celebrate with the trophy
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Ousmane Dembele, Benjamin Mendy and Kylian Mbappe with the trophy
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Presnel Kimpembe and Antoine Griezmann celebrate with the trophy
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The 19-year-old scored in the final France triumphed over Croatia lift the trophy.
"It was essential not to alert our opponents, otherwise they could have benefited and target this sensitive area," he declared in France Football magazine
"It is the reason the staff and players kept us hidden, even for the final. "
Mbappe became the youngest player to score two goals in a World Cup match since Pele in 1958 , and also became the first teenager since the Brazilian scored in the World Cup final.
The PSG star is one of 10 nominees for the award 'The Best & # 39; of Fifa alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and his French team-mate Raphael Varane.
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