Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has urged critics of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to give the teenager some privacy in regards to his private life.
While Yamal’s on-field exploits leave no room for doubt, the 18-year-old has faced criticism for his antics away from the pitch. Reports on his relationship status and controversy relating to his latest birthday party have divided opinion among fans and rivals alike.
In an upcoming interview with , Mbappé offered some advice to Yamal as a former teenage phenomenon himself, urging the Barcelona youngster to keep his head down and focus on football.
“Lamine Yamal has shown he truly loves football and that passion is something he should never lose,” Mbappé began. “As for his personal life, that’s his own matter.
“People talk a lot about his personal life but he’s just 18 year old. Everyone at that age makes mistakes and learns from them. What matters is what he does on the pitch. There, he’s already fantastic.
“He’s incredibly talented and I hope he continues on his path and achieves the success he deserves. He just needs to stay focused on football.”
