Published 18:29 IST, October 20th 2020
Kylian Mbappe praises Marcus Rashford for fight against child poverty ahead of UCL clash
PSG attacker Kylian Mbappe praised Man United star Marcus Rashford for his campaign against child food poverty ahead of their Champions League meeting.
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French attacker Kylian Mbappe was effusive in his praise for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahe of ir Champions League meeting. PSG vs Man United game will take place on Tuesday night, October 20 (October 21 in India) at 12:30 am IST. While Kylian Mbappe earlier praised Marcus Rashford’s footballing ability, youngster has also applauded Englishman’s efforts to fight child poverty and hunger.
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Kylian Mbappe heaps praise on Marcus Rashford campaign
Speaking to Daily Mirror, Kylian Mbappe claimed that he has ‘full respect’ for Marcus Rashford. In his comments directed towards Man United forward, Mbappe said that tackling an issue like child poverty is one of most important things that someone can do. Frenchman credited Marcus Rashford for trying to make a real change, as he mitted that players must use ir platforms to make a difference in world.
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Kylian Mbappe concluded by saying that since footballers are given so much, it is important y give back to society. PSG striker is stranger to charitable initiatives, with youngster running his own charity in France that helps underprivileged kids. According to BBC, Kylian Mbappe’s charity is helping 98 kids from all over Paris live ir dreams.
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Champions League live: Kylian Mbappe’s ‘most dangerous’ Marcus Rashford comment
In dition to praising Rashford’s social initiatives, Frenchman also called 22-year-old one of most dangerous players in England. While speaking to press ahe of PSG vs Man United clash, Kylian Mbappe mitted that he was warned of Englishman’s quality by compatriot Paul Pogba. Expounding on his statements, Mbappe disclosed that Rashford is one of few players who is considered to be special by Paul Pogba.
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Marcus Rashford’s efforts have been applauded by many
Man United forward has become one of strongest voices appealing for equality in recent times. Over past few months, Rashford has led a campaign which forced government to make a U-turn when it came to provision of free meals, and also formulated a child poverty task force with some of UK’s top food brands.
Marcus Rashford also launched an online petition which called on government to give more attention to issue of child food poverty. Man United star's efforts were recently recognized by British government, who awarded him an MBE.
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Im Credits: Kylian Mbappe Instagram, Marcus Rashford Instagram
18:29 IST, October 20th 2020