absolutely mad that Mbappé has scored more goals than anyone in World Cup final history at the age of 23 and that, despite the loss last night, is already a World Cup winner. what a player.
I don’t even think Mbappé was the best #FRA player last night (big ups Kolo Muani) but his ability to be decisive even when not playing well is terrifying and recalls peak Cristiano. except he’s been at this level since he was 17. 😭
look, Mbappé is 23. it’s impossible to know where he’ll fall when it’s all said and done. but he’s started at a ridiculous pace and while he’ll never be as complete as Messi, he could forge his own path into the pantheon all the same.
it’s kind of wild that even with Barça in the state they are, the literal second-best striker in the world has forced a move there.
Barça (and Madrid) are just on a different level to the rest.
this is a great signing for Barça. they needed goals and managed to get the most prolific goalscorer around.
I doubt they get more than two years of world-class football out of Lewandowski, but that’s enough time for Ansu Fati to fully recover and hit his peak.