Sunday Times

Viva, Mbappe, viva!

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A lot has happened in a short space of time for Kylian Mbappe.

Aged 19, he is one of France's most important players at the World Cup, scoring twice in their last-16 tie against Argentina.

It is the latest step in a remarkable rise for a player who was celebratin­g passing his French high school exams just three summers ago.

In less than two years he has become a double Ligue 1 title winner and a regular for France and Paris St-Germain, for whom he is expected to sign permanentl­y this summer for à180m.

Mbappe spent his formative years developing his skills at AS Bondy in the northeaste­rn suburbs of Paris. The club is experienci­ng a surge in popularity and are inundated with new members wanting to follow in the footsteps of Mbappe.

 ?? Picture: Getty Images Picture: Getty Images ?? Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France finally found their attacking edge to beat Argentina 4-3 yesterday.
Picture: Getty Images Picture: Getty Images Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France finally found their attacking edge to beat Argentina 4-3 yesterday.

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