S. Umtiti did not understand K. Mbappe's words about talking about himself

2026-09-18 14:12 © Zuma Press

Former Barcelona club and French national team defender Samuel Umtiti criticized Kylian Mbappé's comments about his confidence in winning the Ballon d'Or award:

"You don't say that you are the best player in the world.

I was in the team with Lionel Messi. He knew he was the best, but trust me, he would never say that."

The Argentine never behaved this way, trying to sell himself to others."

"I had a hard time with K. Mbappé. That's his personality... I think it can affect a lot of people and teammates.

But that's who he is – he doesn't want anything bad for anyone."

Kylian Mbappé has mentioned several times that he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or prize.

In 2018, K. Mbappé and Samuel Umtiti became world champions with the French national team.