Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?Patrick Vieira has declared Kylian Mbappe to be a better player than Lionel Messi. Mbappe is currently in exceptional form for France at World Cup 2026, leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals. His strong performance for the national team follows a challenging season with Real Madrid. Vieira compared Mbappe to legendary French forward Thierry Henry, noting Mbappe's superior speed and ability to score in tight spaces. Mbappe himself has stated his focus is on France's success in the tournament rather than individual goal tallies or comparisons with Messi. In fullKylian Mbappe is better than Lionel Messi, claims Patrick VieiraMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi? ITV pundit issues verdict on who is the better player
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?Patrick Vieira has declared Kylian Mbappe to be a better player than Lionel Messi. Mbappe is currently in exceptional form for France at World Cup 2026, leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals. His strong performance for the national team follows a challenging season with Real Madrid. Vieira compared Mbappe to legendary French forward Thierry Henry, noting Mbappe's superior speed and ability to score in tight spaces. Mbappe himself has stated his focus is on France's success in the tournament rather than individual goal tallies or comparisons with Messi. In fullKylian Mbappe is better than Lionel Messi, claims Patrick VieiraMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
