Kylian Mbappe has hit back at those criticising his goal celebration in Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Brest.
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Superstar forward bagged a brace
Hit last-minute winner for PSG
Responded to taunts from home support
WHAT HAPPENED?
The World Cup winner bagged a brace for PSG to see them over the line, with his 89th minute winner ultimately settling the contest. Mbappe saw his late penalty saved by Marco Bizot, but he was on hand to roll in the rebound and wheel away with his team-mates following closely behind.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Mbappe made a point of shushing the home support, as he celebrated in front of them, and has been criticised for his inflammatory behaviour when more is expected of him as captain of the France national team.
WHAT THEY SAID
Mbappe has refused to accept that he acted out of line, with the prolific 24-year-old forward responding to one journalist that called him out by saying on social media: “Well of course I should have sang with them when they insulted my team-mate. Some have really never set foot on a football field regardless of the level….”
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