The 2024 UEFA European Championship is in full swing, and recent comments by Kylian Mbappe that the Euros are more difficult than the World Cup have sparked controversy. On Saturday, local time in the Americas, Brazilian international and Barcelona star Rafinha hit back at Mbappe, suggesting that his perspective stems from losing to a South American team in the World Cup final.
“I saw what he said, and I’ve seen many old discussions about European and South American football,” Rafinha remarked. “It’s his opinion, and everyone is entitled to think as they please. I can’t change how he thinks. If that’s how he feels, it’s his problem.”
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, France, with Mbappe, defeated Denmark, Poland, and England before falling to Argentina in the final. Rafinha commented, “That was unfortunate for him, but fortunate for South America. Mbappe lost to a South American team in the World Cup, which could be seen as a response to his statement.”
Concluding his thoughts, Rafinha emphasized that actions on the pitch speak louder than words: “I would love to see European teams come to our stadiums in South America, play in qualifiers or the Copa America, face the teams we face, and experience the mindset of South American players. Then they can decide if it’s easy or difficult.”
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