Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé cautioned parents against pressuring children to emulate his football success, urging them to let kids follow their passions. He revealed how his journey was self-driven and spoke about his challenging start at Real Madrid, emphasizing the importance of dreams without limits and family over ambition.
Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star and World Cup winner, has urged parents to avoid pressuring their children to emulate his footballing success. The term “Project Mbappé” has become popular among parents aiming to create the next football prodigy, but Mbappé emphasized that his journey was self-driven, not imposed by his parents. Speaking in an interview with Clique TV, he said, “My parents never forced me. I chose football for myself.”
Mbappé discouraged rigid expectations, highlighting that children should pursue their interests without external pressure. He added, “The essence of dreams is to have no limits. I didn’t dream of being anyone but myself.”
Reflecting on his career, Mbappé revealed he considered staying at PSG to support his younger brother, Ethan, despite his ambition to join Real Madrid. He expressed how important family is to him, saying, “I would have given up my dream of Madrid for my brother.”
Now at Real Madrid, Mbappé admitted to a challenging start but remains determined to achieve success in the second half of the season, saying, “This is when you are truly judged.” His message resonates with fans and parents, advocating for passion and self-driven goals over undue pressure.
