French footballer Kylian Mbappé has reacted to France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup third-place match on Saturday.

Mbappé admitted that the team wanted to end manager Didier Deschamps’ tenure on a high by securing a victory.

He said “We didn’t win, and that is a shame for the coach. We wanted to do something for him, and the first half gave the impression that we let him down, even if that wasn’t the feeling we intended.”

“But we want to thank him for everything he’s done. This match won’t tarnish Didier Deschamps’ legend.”

Football legend Lionel Messi has shared his expectations ahead of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final against Spain this Sunday.

Messi praised the Spanish national team, describing them as one of the strongest sides in the tournament, and admitted he expects a closely contested final.

He said “They are a tremendous team, with outstanding players. They play excellent football. I know the Spanish side well, and they have a style of play they have developed over many years. Several of the squad play for Barca, a club that means a great deal to me and that I still keep up with. It will be a special World Cup final, and obviously, I expect it to be very closely matched.”

Former footballer Kyle Walker has shared his thoughts on England’s upcoming FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina this Wednesday.

Walker admitted that Lionel Messi is one of the toughest players to stop but pointed out that one possible weakness is his limited defensive work.

He said “It’s difficult to pinpoint any weaknesses in Messi’s game. Perhaps the fact that he doesn’t engage in much defensive tracking could be one.

“However, he is supported by a strong team that enables him to focus on his strengths. The players around him understand his capabilities and work hard to facilitate his play.