Frenchman Kylian Mbappé praised the level of his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Brazilian Neymar, affirming that he is one of the standout stars in global football.

Mbappe said, "Neymar is a great player, and the World Cup is a tournament of stars. All the stars are here, and in my book, Neymar is one of the biggest."

When discussing the possibility of Neymar missing the tournament, Mbappe expressed his respect for the coach's decision, saying: "I can't imagine a World Cup without Neymar, but in the end, I can't go against my former coach Carlo Ancelotti. We have to respect his decision."

Mbappé added: "Neymar is a player who makes a big difference. I have played with him and learned a lot. We also need to monitor his condition, but he will prepare for the World Cup and will be present."

Mbappé's statements reflect his appreciation for Neymar and his desire to see his teammate participate in the biggest event in the world of football, despite full respect for the decisions of the Brazilian national team's coaching staff.