France is off to the quarterfinals at the World Cup after picking up a thrilling 4-3 victory over Argentina on Saturday thanks in part to the heroics from Kylian Mbappé.
The 19-year-old picked up two goals in less than five minutes in the second half of the game, including the eventual game-winner, and a lot of children back home are going to benefit from his performance.
The Paris, France native is a patron of the Premiers de Cordée association, a charity dedicated to helping children with disabilities play sports, and he promised to donate his World Cup bonus to them moving forward now that France is headed to the quarterfinals.
Mbappé’s World Cup bonus is estimated to be around €20,000 per match and it will all go towards the charity that he proudly represents. Here’s what Sebastien Ruffin, the charity’s director general, told Le Parisien, via ESPN.
"The player's entourage and his family made us aware of his gesture a few days ago," Sebastien Ruffin, director general of Premiers de Cordée, said: "We do not want to go any further than that, because the bonus will only be paid if France reach the quarterfinals. In any case, we are touched by Kylian's gesture. This is something very personal -- we never ask for any financial help from our ambassadors.
"It is a bit premature to talk about what we might use the money for. However, we will know more once it is guaranteed.
"Kylian is a great person. When his schedule allows him to, enjoys getting involved with us. He is very good with the children and always finds the right words to encourage them. Sometimes, I even feel like he enjoys playing with the kids more than the kids themselves!"
The youngster is quickly becoming a hero throughout France for more than his play on the pitch.
(H/T Le Parisien)
