LeBron James has intriguingly asserted that Kylian Mbappe, at age 23, is among the all-time finest football players.
This Sunday afternoon, Mbappe will compete in his second World Cup final, facing Argentina led by Lionel Messi. While Messi has yet to win a World Cup trophy, he will be up against the formidable French team and the extraordinary talent of Mbappe.
This is the first meeting between the two nations since the last World Cup, where France secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Argentina in the round of 16. In that match, Mbappe was the standout performer, scoring the final two goals to propel France to the next round. France went on to win the tournament, with Mbappe playing a crucial role in their success.
Before the rematch between the two nations on Sunday, a Los Angeles Lakers superstar was asked to predict the winner of the coveted football trophy. When asked for his choice, the 37-year-old declined to give a direct answer. Instead, he expressed his deep admiration for both of his Paris St-Germain teammates and offered a bold prediction.
He stated, “I will not be making a selection. What time does the match begin? ‘7 am.’ Oh, 7 am, that’s fine. I’ll get up to watch it. We shall see. I just want to witness an exciting match like the rest of the world. Who watches matches with Argentina or friends in mind? Just enjoy the game.”
“You know, it’s going to be an incredible match, and I’m looking forward to watching two of the finest players in the history of the sport compete. It will be enjoyable.”
While Mbappe has already won a World Cup and is arguably one of the game’s finest players, comparable to Messi and Erling Haaland, calling a 23-year-old the greatest of all time might be a bit of a stretch.
James, a co-owner of Liverpool FC, is not particularly recognized as a football enthusiast. However, he attended the recent Champions League final where Real Madrid triumphed over Liverpool. James is also rumored to have a rapport with Mbappe, having been photographed with him on multiple occasions during their time as Nike football and basketball ambassadors.
