The first half of the season has seen the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe. Whether it was his U-turn from Real Madrid transfer and extending his contract with PSG or his frustrations over Galtier, using him as a striker, nothing was going well. Mbappe has shown frustration at his teammates for not passing the ball to him. He has drawn criticism from many critics.

One such incident made Wayne Rooney criticize Mbappe back in August this year. It was in a match against Montpellier in August that the controversy happened.

Wayne Rooney blasted Kylian Mbappe

PSG took on Montpellier in a Ligue 1 match in August 2022, and Mbappe missed a penalty. PSG won another penalty and as decided, Neymar stood on the spot to take it. It is where the drama happened, as Mbappe shouldered Lionel Messi while he was going toward Neymar to ask to take the penalty. Neymar denied giving a penalty to Mbappe.

As the footage started circulating over social media, many fans and pundits blasted Mbappe for his behavior. Wayne Rooney jumped on the scene too. Rooney said, “A 22-23-year-old player throwing a shoulder at Messi… I have never seen a bigger ego than this in my life. Someone remind Mbappe that at 22 years old, Messi had four Ballon d’Ors.”

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Mbappe’s behavior disappointed Rooney. Rumors circulated nothing well between the star trio of the PSG. The behavior of Mbappe left the hierarchy in shock.

Things have settled down well after the incidence

As time passed, things settled, and Mbappe started enjoying his game alongside Messi and Neymar. The trio has been lethal this season in front of the goal. Messi is enjoying himself in Paris this season after a poor first season by his standards.

The stats of the trio explain it all. They have 51 goals plus assists between them in Ligue 1 and 22 goals plus assists in the UEFA Champions League. PSG remains the only team in the top five leagues unbeaten in the domestic league and UEFA Champions League.

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The form and understanding between the trio have made them the strongest contender to win the UEFA Champions League. PSG is already dreaming of winning the coveted trophy that has eluded them to date. PSG is already in talks with an entourage of Messi over a contract extension. However, there have been rumors about Messi’s move to MLS side Inter Miami.

The World Cup break may have come at the wrong time for high-flying PSG, but they will be determined to keep the form going. They have the current best trio in their attack.

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Yes, controversies happened when the season started. But now that things are settling, do you believe PSG will go all the way and win UEFA Champions League this season?