Mbappé rules out playing until Age 41 like Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappé has ruled out the possibility of following Cristiano Ronaldo’s path by continuing his career until the age of 41. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Thursday, Mbappé was asked about the prospect of playing at the highest level for as long as Ronaldo has. The France captain responded with a smile: “France would never let me play until I’m 41!” However, Mbappé was quick to praise Ronaldo for maintaining his physical and mental condition throughout his long career. “Cristiano shows that if you’re in good physical and mental shape, you can play at this high level for a long time,” Mbappé said. Evening recap: Aide disputes Obi’s claim as godfather to Soludo’s children, Umahi says no rainbow coalition in Ebonyi, other top stories FULL LIST: Ronaldo extends record as Europe’s most-capped international, 14 others Meet Rui Pinto, the hacker whose leaks shook world football Despite his admiration for Ronaldo’s longevity, Mbappé admitted that he does not see himself doing the same. “In my case, I don’t see it happening,” he told BILD. Ronaldo’s ability to continue competing at an elite level into his 40s remains an unusual example of career longevity, while Mbappé appears to have a different timeline in mind for his own career. Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.
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