The FIFA World Cup continues with new stars (and new scapegoats) in every match. In a thrilling knockout round opening day, one of the most anticipated round of 16 matchups was Argentina with the best player in the world Lionel Messi against France, featuring professional star Paul Pogba. But it would be neither of these that would be the man of the match. Kylian Mbappe of France announced his presence on the World Stage with two huge goals in the see-saw affair. The 19-year old scored twice in the second half, the first to break a 2-2 tie at 64', then again just 4 minutes later in the 68' to push the Les Bleus up 4-2, a lead that secured the world quarterfinals. Mbappe's first goal was a nifty move in traffic to create space and strike the ball just under the goalie. The second was on a long attack in which he made no doubt of the goal from the right. Mbappe looks all the part of international soccer legend, and is the Longhorndave Sportsman of the Week!
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