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French striker Kylian Mbappe revealed that he had disputed the semi-finals and the World Cup final with a back injury that he hid from his rivals.
In an interview with France Football magazine, Mbappe says that he has moved three vertebrae. return to the tournament in Russia three days before France beat Belgium 1-0 in the semifinals. France won the World Cup with a 4-2 victory against Croatia in the final
"It was essential not to alert our opponents, otherwise they could have benefited and target this sensitive area," said Mbappe, author of four goals in the tournament including one in the final. "That's the reason why with the staff and the players we kept it hidden, even for the final."
Mbappe, 19, was one of the stars of the tournament and won the award for best young player. at the World Cup. He became the youngest player to score two goals in a World Cup game since Pele in 1958, and also became the first teenager since Pele scored in the World Cup final. league, also told the magazine that he hopes that he can be a competitor for the Golden Ball prize alongside his teammate PSG Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
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