Di Maria also responds to Mbappe

The name of Kylian Mbappe is still strongly echoed in the world of football, even after he decided his future and renewed his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, after he was very close to signing with Real Madrid. Now he is raising controversy away from the transfer market.

Kylian Mbappe’s comments continue to provoke controversy. The Frenchman recently confirmed, “In South America, football is not as advanced as in Europe, France is the most prominent candidate to win the World Cup. Look at the confrontations that European teams are playing in the World Cup qualifiers, and you will find them stronger than the South American teams.”

These statements received wide responses from South American players as well as the press there. After Argentina defeated Italy in the Champions Cup the day before yesterday, Lautaro Martinez responded to Mbappe, saying: “Brazil, like us, has the majority of players playing in Europe. It seemed to me an unfair statement.” Now it’s Angel Di Maria’s turn.

Di Maria said after Argentina ‘s 3-0 victory over Italy: “A lot of things have been said after Kylian Mbappe’s comments. In South America, we play against teams that are constantly playing against each other. But today (last night), I think we showed that we are on the same level as the Europeans.”

The Argentine, so far Mbappe’s partner in Paris Saint-Germain, did not bite his tongue when he responded to his friend who underestimated the South American teams.

Source: sport