'Mbappe can be the new Pele'
Brazil great Pele has tipped Kylian Mbappe to match his legendary achievements. Pele, revered as one of the greatest players of all time, won the World Cup three times as well as guiding Santos to six Brazilian league titles and two Copa Libertadores. "He [Mbappe] won the World Cup at 19, I was only 17," said Pele. "I teased him saying he had almost equalised. I think he can become the new Pele. Many people think I say that for a laugh, but no, it's not a joke." Mbappe has emerged as arguably the key man at PSG ahead of Brazil captain Neymar as the world's most expensive player has occasionally struggled. But Pele was quick to offer encouragement. "A father does not criticise, he educates," he said. "He [Neymar] is a son of Santos. I want the best for him, for Brazil, for our national team. I will do anything to help and move him forward."
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