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Messi Says He Has “No Problem” with Mbappe Following Dramatic World Cup Clash

Paris Saint-Germain teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi clashed in the unpredictable World Cup final back in December, and many have wondered how this game will impact their relationship. Messi recently addressed the World Cup drama and said the has “no problem” with Mbappe after their tense World Cup face-off. Messi led Argentina to an epic win at the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against France. Mbappe’s triple-double wasn’t enough to lead his team to victory, and Argentina eventually secured their triumph in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. Since both Messi and Mbappe play for PSG, many have wondered if this match will throw a wrench into their relationship, but the Argentine superstar claims that’s not the case. "Yes, we talked about the game, the celebrations how people had lived in Argentina in those days that I had been on vacation, and the festivities we had. And nothing, nothing more, but good, really good… The truth is that there is no problem with Kylian, quite the opposite," Messi told Ole. Mbappe and Messi most recently appeared by each other’s side during PSG’s match with Montpelier, but their 3-1 win came at a high cost. Mbappe suffered a hamstring injury that will force him to miss three weeks, including the upcoming Champions League match against Bayern Munich.