05/07/2026
Ronaldo always has to be appreciated you know🤣
Wayne Rooney on Kylian Mbappe performance at the World Cup:
"When I watch Kylian Mbappé at the World Cup, I don't just see a fast player or a great goalscorer. I see someone who was born for the biggest stage. There are players who perform well over a season, and then there are players who come alive when the whole world is watching. Mbappé belongs in that second category.
What he's done in World Cup football at such a young age is extraordinary. Finals, knockout goals, decisive performances, trophies he has consistently delivered when the pressure is at its highest. That's what separates good players from truly special ones.
People always compare great players across generations, and I understand why. Cristiano Ronaldo has had one of the greatest careers football has ever seen. His longevity, his goals, his mentality, they deserve enormous respect. But if we're talking strictly about World Cup performances, Mbappé has already achieved more. His impact on the tournament has been greater, and he has produced defining moments that will be remembered for decades.
The World Cup is football's greatest stage. It's where legends are made, and Kylian has embraced that responsibility every single time he's stepped onto the pitch. Some players need time to grow into the tournament. Mbappé arrived and immediately became one of its biggest stars.
The scary part is that he's still writing his story. If he stays hungry and keeps working, we could be talking about one of the greatest World Cup careers the game has ever seen.
For me, that's the mark of a truly exceptional player. He doesn't just play in the World Cup, he owns the occasion."