Kylian Mbappé has expressed surprise at how quickly football fans forget past achievements, describing the sport as one where praise fades almost instantly. Speaking to Sorare, the Real Madrid forward opened up about pressure, legacy and his ambitions for both club and country.
In his words:
Sometimes, it seems people have AMNESIA. You can win everything… next day, they forget.
Softfootball gathered, despite the scrutiny, Mbappé made it clear he is proud to play for Real Madrid, emphasising his determination to leave a lasting impact at the Santiago Bernabéu.
I’m very proud to play for Real Madrid and I have a strong desire to make my mark on Real Madrid’s history.
If you make your mark on the history of the greatest club in the world, you have a special place in the history of football.
Mbappé also spoke about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing his belief that the tournament will likely be the final World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. He expressed a desire to face both legends on the global stage one last time.
Reflecting on the 2022 World Cup final, which France lost to Argentina, Mbappé admitted he has never rewatched the match:
He said doing so could
awaken some demons, insisting that the team must move forward since the result cannot be changed.
The French captain remains focused on the future, driven by the ambition to add more major honours to his career while cementing his place among football’s greats.
