'Kylian, forgive us': How the World Cup turned Mbappé's reputation around The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia was a defining moment for French forward Kylian Mbappé, who at just 19 years old had already established himself as one of the brightest young talents in world football.
However, it was also a time of controversy, when a perceived incident involving his teammate, Benjamin Pavard, sparked a media backlash that threatened to derail his promising career.
The incident centered on an altercation during the World Cup, where Mbappé was accused of deliberately tripping Pavard.