Kylian Mbappe insists it would be an honour to face Cristiano Ronaldo as France prepare to face Portugal in Football Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Mbappe, 25, signed for Real Madrid this summer. The club where Ronaldo won four consecutive Champions League titles UFABET
The two face off in Hamburg on Friday and Mbappe described it as a pleasure to face Portugal’s five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“It’s always been my admiration for Cristiano and this player. Over time, I had the opportunity to get to know him and speak to him many times. We are still in touch.” Mbappe said.
“He always tries to give me advice and keeps up with what’s going on. It’s an honour to face him for everything he’s done in football.”
“No matter what happened before or after. He will always be a legend of the game. But of course we hope to win and reach the semi-finals.”
The two face off in Hamburg on Friday and Mbappe described it as a pleasure to face Portugal’s five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“It’s always been my admiration for Cristiano and this player. Over time, I had the opportunity to get to know him and speak to him many times. We are still in touch.” Mbappe said.
“He always tries to give me advice and keeps up with what’s going on. It’s an honour to face him for everything he’s done in football.”