Mbappe scores 300th goal but focuses on France's record win
The Hindu
Kylian Mbappe captained France to a record 14-0 win over Gibraltar, becoming the youngest player to reach 300 goals in Europe's top five leagues and international games combined. He was more proud of the team's achievement than his own milestone, emphasizing the importance of collective success.
France captain Kylian Mbappe was prouder of his team's achievement than his own personal milestone as Didier Deschamps' side ran riot in a record 14-0 win over Gibraltar on Saturday.
Mbappe's hat-trick in Nice saw him become the youngest player to reach 300 goals in Europe's top five leagues and international games combined, at age 24 years, 10 months and 29 days.
On a night when he captained his side to an historic win, the biggest ever victory in a European qualifier and France's biggest ever win, Mbappe was keen to focus on the team's achievement.
"We need to highlight the collective victory," Mbappe said.
"There have been a lot of talented France teams, to beat this record for the biggest win is something special. A team best is much more valuable than a personal best.
"The 300 goals scored in my career is a new milestone for me but it takes a back seat because the team put in an extraordinary performance today."
Lionel Messi hit his 300th goal at age 25 years, four months and three days, but his former team mate at Paris St Germain knows he still has a long way to go to reach the career numbers of both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
