According to an open letter sent to various media outlets titled "Merci", France captain Kylian Mbappe has shared his heartfelt reflections following the conclusion of the World Cup. The star forward expressed profound gratitude to the supporters for backing Les Bleus throughout an intense campaign in the United States.
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Despite finishing the tournament as the top scorer, the Real Madrid attacker admitted that individual accolades offer little consolation without the ultimate team prize. "The top scorer title is something I take with pride, but it would have been so much better with the trophy as well," Mbappe stated in the letter.
Concluding his message with a powerful pledge to the nation, the captain thanked manager Didier Deschamps, his coaching staff, and his teammates before looking ahead to the future. Based on his closing remarks, the French squad remains deeply motivated with their sights firmly set on the 2030 tournament.