Rooney compares record-breaking Mbappé to R9

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Former England striker Wayne Rooney has strongly defended Kylian Mbappé against hyper-criticism, labeling the newly crowned all-time French top scorer as the closest player to legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has lauded Kylian Mbappé as a generational talent, comparing his explosive ability directly to Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário.

Speaking on BBC Sport following France’s recent 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal, Rooney cautioned that football fans risk failing to appreciate the 27-year-old Real Madrid forward by focusing entirely on minor negative aspects of his game.

Rooney emphasized that society often overlooks immense talent unfolding directly in front of them in favor of hyper-criticism.

Mbappé recently became France’s outright all-time leading goalscorer by netting his 58th international goal, moving past Olivier Giroud. The striker is now within just two goals of matching Miroslav Klose’s historic record of 16 goals scored at the FIFA World Cup.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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