Kylian Mbappe has already surpassed one of Pele’s World Cup records
Kylian Mbappe’s name is already known around the world. His chief achievement so far in his young career was scoring a goal in the 2018 World Cup final as a 19-year-old and lifting the World Cup with France. It’s an insane achievement that would be the peak of many players’ careers. However, Mbappe is just getting started and has already made waves at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.
The thing about supposed “Golden Generations” is that they eventually lose their shine. There is an implied lack of permanence, always a beginning and an end.
Eight years ago, Belgium was famously on the ascendency, loaded with young talent and ready breakthrough. Now? There are some scratches and dents starting to show. Even though Belgium (België in Flemish, Belgique in French) has floated around the top two spots in the FIFA rankings for years…
Romelu Lukaku couldn’t help but cry after the final whistle blew for Belgium’s final group stage game at the 2022 World Cup. Belgium was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday after failing to defeat Croatia in a must-win game, and he missed a handful of golden chances to send Belgium into the knockout rounds.