Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

TriFolk t1_j2wfe7b wrote

I see Mbape is gone on a break, interesting coincidence

405

imShyness t1_j2wqprd wrote

Were people expecting him not to?

167

tell439 t1_j2x8613 wrote

I’m imagining him coming to practice semi-drunk and just messing around

158

ArcticFox59 t1_j2x877p wrote

Would be surprising if PSG didn't win the UCL this year.

−4

maxToTheJ t1_j2xkil8 wrote

Replying to ArcticFox59 (#1,279,369)

Club play is higher than international play because clubs can just dump money and form the best teams irrespective of nationality. Problem is they have to form "best teams" not "best players" and those 2 may not be perfectly aligned.

15

spidermonkey301 t1_j2xly68 wrote

Ppl forget that France knocked out Argentina in 2018. Mbappe was on that team and now are teammates. Why would there be issues now.

162

nails_for_breakfast t1_j2xmgne wrote

At least "going back to his main job" meams he gets to just keep playing the sport he just won. I figure it has to be really weird for those obscure sport Olympic athletes who win a gold medal and then go back to their random office job or whatever

549

thecaramelbandit t1_j2xov8a wrote

Replying to Lvwr87 (#1,279,228)

Are they? I haven't heard about any animosity between them. Mbappe won in 2018 and Messi in 2022. I expect that, despite the bitter disappointment for having lost, Mbappe is happy for his teammate to finally get one at the end of his career.

89

CMDR_KingErvin t1_j2xueiq wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#1,280,227)

I’m sorry but why would France deserve to win? I get he was bummed not to win but that is literally the game, they played hard until the bitter end and then penalties, which still require both shooting and goalkeeping skills, decided the winner. That’s the game. That’s how it’s always been. It’s not like some new unheard of rule was invented to give Argentina the edge.

To say that he thought France should win just makes him sound like a sore loser.

12

cdistefa t1_j2xutsj wrote

Replying to Jabison113 (#1,280,286)

Cashing in, I can’t think of him doing anything else… I guess we’ll hear about that team just as much as we heard about Qatar during the WC and then they’ll be just an anecdote

0

Addictd2Justice t1_j2xuyb0 wrote

Showed up wearing sunglasses, plenty a gold and champagne bottle in hand

6

the_alert t1_j2xx4wu wrote

Why is this news? Do y’all think that players would just fuck off and not go back to work?

21

robbyduzit t1_j2xxau3 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#1,280,227)

I think this is a weird take. It wasn't a sloppy finale, both teams played well and fair. Athletes in many sports play for their country and go back to their respective team afterwards with teammates from other countries.

4

FormalChicken t1_j2xylxj wrote

Replying to thecaramelbandit (#1,280,229)

Yeah same as olympics vs pro leagues (NHL is a big one, but NBA and MLS/worldwide soccer too).

This happens every 2 years in soccer (olympics offset from the world cup), and sports media talks about it like it’s a huge deal every time, but every time it is inconsequential and everyone just keeps playing the game.

−5

romanNood1es t1_j2y1cy1 wrote

Messi finally letting Lautaro Martinez hold the trophy?

1

TLDR2D2 t1_j2y39k7 wrote

Replying to imShyness (#1,278,461)

That was my thought. This article is "Player, who's paid millions by Professional Sports Team, shows up to practice, as is expected and required by contract."

Okay...

22

StoneColdSteveAss316 t1_j2y6yr5 wrote

Is this the equivalent to "office worker returns to their cubicle after winter vacation break"?

12

FormalChicken t1_j2y9p03 wrote

Replying to bigchickendipper (#1,280,746)

Sure, that doesn't mean that you don't have players from the same team competing against each other for a few weeks then going back to being teammates though.

Even if you discount the Olympics, the point still stands that this happens every 4 years with the world cup.

2

cryfest t1_j2ya33v wrote

Messi should retire and create a sick football academy back in Argentina or smth. Build on that legacy.

Im sure he got the money and connections to make it happen.

−2

SportsPi t1_j2ybaky wrote

Join Our Discord Server!

Welcome to /r/sports

We created a Discord server for our community and would like to invite all of you to join! You'll be able to discuss sports with users around the world and discuss events in real time!

There are separate channels for many sports you can opt in and out of, including;

American Football, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Aussie Rules Football, Rugby Union and League, Cricket, Motorsports, Fitness, and many more.

Reddit Sports Discord Server

1

Powerful_Artist t1_j2ydigh wrote

Replying to spidermonkey301 (#1,280,084)

I wouldnt think there really is any issue. I guess people think Mbappe wasnt there on purpose, but really he probably is just taking time for himself. He probably has absolutely no ill-will towards Messi, but I can imagine a loss like that would weigh heavily on any player. I cant imagine putting in that effort, scoring a freaking hat trick in the final, and losing. That mustve been rough.

45

STRIpEdBill t1_j2z0ci1 wrote

I thought he would go play for another club despite his contract.

Seriously, how is this news?

1

DNA2020 t1_j2z0kxk wrote

He luva to keck da balls.

2

asorich1 t1_j2zc9lg wrote

He will be sweating booze out for a little while now

1

muckdog13 t1_j2zd9qf wrote

Replying to KaiBlob1 (#1,282,916)

Giant

>Big guy

Ginger

>Red hair

Substitute teacher

>The person who teaches if your teacher calls off

Reliever

>A pitcher who comes in later in the game, after the starter, to relieve the arm of the starting pitcher.

36

TrebleCleft1 t1_j2zfhx8 wrote

It’s called having a job. No one congratulates you for being brave enough to still call in to work after a promotion or a bonus.

3

Ablj t1_j2zlj07 wrote

Replying to milanistadoc (#1,279,987)

Mbappe has never been defeated by Messi’s team in normal time or extra time. Only on penalties. Messi has lost twice. 2018 and 2021. Both times Mbappe scored 2 and 3 times.

2

Emergency_Blood7875 t1_j2zt633 wrote

Meanwhile, Neymar is partying is didn’t go to Pele’s funeral.

What a fucking mercenary. Hope he retires from the National team soon.

0

Deago78 t1_j3042b2 wrote

I’m not understanding why this is news. Do most professional footballers quit the job after winning the World Cup?

1

Hans647 t1_j30zasd wrote

I think it is great news. Do you agree?

1

Curse3242 t1_j31277o wrote

Replying to exquisitopendejo (#1,280,491)

But the guy does not need money. That's the thing

He's not a underrated talent that was never in big teams. He was in RMA and won multiple championships. He is a brand, he makes a ton of money

That's why this move is so weird

But I assume he's moving to business now. He's gonna use this money for his businesses

2

Phreeeks t1_j3179ij wrote

Replying to mcbizkit02 (#1,284,586)

Basically since messi was in vacation Mbappe had to comeback to play two very important match of the league then he could take his week off has, he should have done after the WC.

2