📌 Didier Drogba Slams the Lack of Respect for Kylian MbappĂ©
Two years ago, on the night of the world cup final, Kylian Mbappé was at the peak of his career. Now, on December 5, 2024, he is seen as a liability at Real Madrid and a player in decline. For Didier Drogba, Côte d’Ivoire’s all-time top scorer, the criticism directed at Mbappé is undeserved.
🎙️ On RFI, Drogba passionately defended MbappĂ©:
“I’m honestly disappointed by this wave of ingratitude toward him. 😪 Right now, he’s facing criticism—this is the harsh reality of our sport. Football can be brutally unforgiving. 🗣️ Let’s not forget, Kylian MbappĂ© has done so much for France. He played a key role in securing the second star on the national team’s jersey and came agonizingly close to earning a third star just two years ago.”
🙌🏾 Mbappé’s current treatment mirrors what other football legends have faced.
Messi was once labeled a failure in Argentina for not winning major tournaments with La Albiceleste. Today, he is revered alongside Diego Maradona. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Thierry Henry all endured similar criticism during their careers.
👉🏾 Mbappé’s challenge lies in his meteoric rise.
Starting at the top, he was hailed as the best of his generation and the heir to football’s throne. Now, seeing him perform as an average player feels inconceivable for fans. But in football, yesterday’s achievements mean nothing. The only thing that matters is what you deliver in the present.
👉🏾 Yes, MbappĂ© is underperforming right now, and the criticism will keep coming. But this isn’t the end. Many great players have been through similar slumps and found their way back. There’s no reason Kylian can’t do the same.
💡 Didier Drogba’s words remind us all of football’s harsh truths: greatness comes with scrutiny, and the path to redemption is through hard work.