'I learned a lot from you' — Mbappe sends Birthday message to Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe delivered an all-time World Cup final

'I learned a lot from you' — Mbappe sends Birthday message to Lionel Messi

Faruq Ibrahim 16:27 - 24.06.2023

No bad blood between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi as he sends the Argentine a birthday message.

Global superstar Lionel Messi turns 36 today, and the tributes and wishes have been pouring in since the clock struck midnight. 

His former teammate Kylian Mbappe is the latest to wish him a Bally birthday, further confirming a good relationship between both players, despite the Frenchman losing the World Cup final to Messi, and the Argentine's PSG exit. 

What Mbappe said 

The 24-year-old shared the pitch with Messi for the past two seasons as they led Paris Saint-Germain to two league titles, including a record 11th. 

He took to his Instagram account to send the former Barcelona man a birthday message, wishing him the best day possible with his family and friends. 

Mbappe referenced the two years they spent together at PSG and the games they have played on opposite sides as periods he has learned from Messi, and he says he is thankful for the experience.  

“Happy birthday legend. @leomessi,” Mbappe said.

“Wishing you the best day possible with your family and friends. Thank you for these 2 years together in Paris, I learned a lot from you as a player, partner, opponent and man.

“For that alone I am thankful. Good luck on your new adventure.”

Meanwhile, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi talks about his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain fans.

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