How Mbappe Shocked Argentina In The Knockout

Kylian Mbappe is one of the most promising talents of his generation and is the second most expensive transfer in the history of the game. He will cost PSG around £166 million to get him permanently on their books after a loan season in the previous campaign.

The striker rose to prominence after a stellar season with Monaco, a couple of seasons ago, in which he breached the 30 mark with his goal tally. Not bad for someone who is still just 19 years old. An epic battle to win his signature ensued among the biggest clubs in the world but it was the Parisians who finally managed to lure the youngster to Parc des Princes.

He has been one of the brightest spots in a fairly lethargic-looking France unit in the competition so far and has used his pace and control to devastating effect for his side.

That blistering pace and competent close control were at display in the Round of Sixteen against Argentina too, as he picked up the ball deep inside his own half and rocketed past three players and before you knew it he was on the edge of the opposition penalty area.

He then poked the ball past Marcus Rojo who decided to take matters into his own hands and, rather foolishly, hauled the striker inside the 18-yard box and referee pointed to the spot.

Griezmann stepped up and slotted it calmly into the net after sending the keeper the wrong way.

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