Mbappe pays emotional tribute to fan he dedicated a goal to after he dies of cancer

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe h dedicated his most recent league goal to a young fan who was diagsed with cancer, after scoring against Nimes in Ligue 1 mid-October. 2018 World Cup winner has w taken to social media to reveal, through an emotional post, that young fan has succumbed to cancer. 

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Mbappe Instagram post that triggered emotional wave 

Mbappe posted a couple of pictures of himself with kid, along with an emotional mess confirming his death. PSG star's post when translated into English, re, "It is with great emotion that I inform you that Lucas has gone to join stars. Very difficult to find words but it is necessary to pay hom to this boy filled with love, sympathy and above all, cour, who taught me so much and with whom I nurtured a strong bond." 

Mbappe asserted that he will do his best to make Lucas proud, describing him as real hero. He lauded child's efforts in his untiring fight against cancer that lasted 10 months. 'You never complained," said 21-year-old, whose side ended up facing defeat against Manchester United in Champions League this week. 

Mbappe insists he is proud to have been friends with Lucas until his final breath and y will continue being so forever. He hoped that God grants Lucas way to heaven. tably, during game against Nimes, Mbappe went on to display an under-shirt which was imprinted with words, 'Cour Lucas, I’m with you.'

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PSG vs Man United ends in Red Devils' favour, Gijon up next in PSG Ligue 1 fixtures list

Mbappe and Neymar Jr could t help ir side escape Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's attacking style at Parc des Princes. Bru Fernandes scored from spot after Anthony Martial was brought down inside box by Abdou Diallo. Martial later went on to net an own goal for PSG while defending a corner kick. 

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game appeared to be heed towards a draw when Marcus Rashford emerged onto scene, showcasing a throwback to his injury-time winner back in 2018-19 at this very venue. striker scored in final minutes of game this time again, striking a shot into bottom corner. Following defeat, PSG next come up against Gijon on Saturday. 

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Im courtesy: Kylian Mbappe Instagram