France captain Hugo Lloris retired from international football after the World Cup in Qatar. After that, it was thought that French defender Raphael Varane will captain the national team. However, 29-year-old Varane suddenly retired from international football on Thursday (February 2). PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has been named captain by France Football less than 24 hours after his retirement.
Mbappé has performed exceptionally well in Qatar World Cup. Scored 8 goals and won the Golden Boot award. But there was a question about whether he can take the pressure of the captain of the national team at such a young age. However, with Varane retiring, France Football announced Mbappe as captain.
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24-year-old Mbappe has played 66 matches for France. Scored 36 goals. The young French forward won the 2018 World Cup as well as won the Golden Boot in the 2022 World Cup. Now the responsibility of managing the national team fell on his shoulders.
Meanwhile, Mbappe is the vice-captain of French club PSG this season. But this time, a bigger responsibility fell on his shoulders. Now it is to be seen how he does in charge of the national team.
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