What makes this situation so interesting is what happened immediately after the World Cup final. ​ Messi and Mbappé go from one of the most emotionally intense matches ever played against each other to becoming teammates at PSG shortly after. ​ The contrast between competing for the biggest trophy in football and then sharing the same dressing room is something you rarely see at that level. ​ It changes how you look at the rivalry because the emotional reset happens almost instantly. ​ Mbappe said he was still angry but after speaking with Messi, he understood what it meant, putting his pride aside to be happy for him, despite hurting. ​ Do you think football ever had a more surreal transition between international and club football?   submitted by   /u/RVEVYTING [link]   [comments]