19-year-old Kylian Mbappé to donate his entire FIFA World Cup salary
Russia, July 1: Kylian Mbappe, the French forward, has secured a spot in the list of great young players. At 19, he is the second most expensive player ever and with such huge World Cup earnings, he is certainly in the richest category. The teenager, however, has displayed his humane sides after disclosing the intention of donating every cent he earns from the World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe, the French forward has essayed a great role in the FIFA World Cup 2018 so far. Proving his mettle, he scored twice against Argentina in the knockouts on Saturday. This edition is Mbappe's debut in the World Cup and France are already counting on him. The world's most expensive teenager, who is supposedly earning a huge amount, has shown his humane side after he disclosed his intention of donating his earnings from the national team - the match fees, to charity.
Born in Paris, in the year 1998, Mbappe currently plays for Paris-Saint Germain in Ligue 1 and was signed for a whopping sum that made him the second-most expensive player in the world. He made his senior international debut for France in 2017 and by scoring against Peru in the group stage of the World Cup, he became the youngest French goalscorer at the World Cup at the age of 19. After scoring two goals against Argentina in the knockout stage, he also became the second teenager after Pele to achieve the feat.
Along with this, he has also displayed maturity beyond his age. He is a patron of the Premiers de Cordée association, a charity that helps organise sporting events for disabled children and has also revealed the intention of donating his earnings from the World Cup, reports say.
Mbappe will give away his match fee and World Cup bonus to charity. Responding on the same, Sebastien Ruffin, director general of Premiers de Cordée, said,“The player’s entourage and his family made us aware of his gesture a few days ago,” People are touched by his gesture as the world awaits to see his journey unfold ahead. All included, his earnings add up to €20,000 - a little over Rs 16 lakh.
Mbappe has established himself as a key player of French team after displaying some amazing talent after scoring two goals against Argentina. The French came in like a storm and quashed the Argentine dream. After winning this knockout match, Les Bleus have progressed to the quarterfinals.
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India beat SA by 135 runs in 4th T20I, clinch series 3-1
Johannesburg, Nov 15: India beat South Africa by 135 runs in the fourth and final T20 International to clinch series 3-1 here on Friday.
Opting to bat, India posted a massive 283 for 1, thanks to unbeaten centuries from Tilak Varma (120 not out off 47 balls) and Sanju Samson (109 not out off 56 balls), and then bowled South Africa out for 148 in 18.2 overs.
Tristan Stubbs top-scored for South Africa with 46 while David Miller contributed 36.
For India, pacer Arshdeep Singh was the most successful bowler with figures of 3/20 while Varun Chakravarthy (2/42) and Axar Patel (2/6) got two wickets each.
Hardik Pandya, Ramandeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi got a wicket each.
Brief Scores:
India: 283 for 1 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 109 not out, Tilak Varma 120 not out; Lutho Sipamla 1/58).
South Africa: 148 all out in 18.2 overs (Tristan Stubbs 46, David Miller 36; Arshdeep Singh 3/20).
