Mbappe more famous in India than he is even in France – Indian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in Paris on Thursday during his visit to France.

He emphasized the strong bond between India and France while also highlighting the increasing popularity of French footballer Kylian Mbappe among Indian fans.

Modi stated that Mbappe has a larger fanbase in India than in his home country of France.

The Prime Minister further noted that the young Indian players consider Mbappe a tremendous success. His remarks were made during his tour of France.

Narendra Mod on Mbappe

French football star Mbappe is a superhit among the youth of India.

Quoted by Sportskeeda Modi said:

“Indians know Mbappe more than people in France,”

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The audience received the Prime Minister’s words with applause.

Mbappe’s rise to stardom

Mbappe, 24, shot to fame at AS Monaco during the 2016/17 campaign as an 18-year-old.

He registered 26 goals and 14 assists in just 2633 minutes of action, spread across 44 appearances.

He also led his team to a memorable Ligue 1 triumph and the UEFA Champions League semi-final stage, beating Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on the way.

Following a stellar season-long loan spell, the Frenchman permanently moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a fee of €180 million ahead of the 2018/19 season.

Before starting the campaign, he guided France to their second FIFA World Cup victory in Russia, bagging the Young Player Award in the process.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Mbappé’s spectacular performance made him more popular. The forward was the top scorer in the tournament with eight goals.

With a hat-trick in the final, Mbappe was able to mount a tough challenge against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Later, Mbappe’s France lost the title in a penalty shootout.