If Mbappe keeps equalling my records, I may have to dust my boots off again: Pele after France win

After France's 19-year-old Kylian Mbappé became the first teen since Brazil's Pelé to score in World Cup final, the legendary footballer tweeted congratulating the young footballer.

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Updated:16th Jul, 2018 at 3:58 PM

FIFA World Cup 2018 is over. While France took home the golden trophy, all eyes were on 19-year old French player, Kylian Mbappé who became the first teen since Brazil's Pele to score in a World Cup final.

After the win, Pele himself tweeted congratulating Mbappe.

"If Kylian keeps equalling my records like this I may have to dust my boots off again". "Welcome to the club, @KMbappe - it's great to have some company", tweeted the 77-year-old, who has won three World Cups.

And to his tweet, Mbappe humbly replied, "The king will always remain king."

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If Mbappe keeps equalling my records, I may have to dust my boots off again: Pele after France win

After France's 19-year-old Kylian Mbappé became the first teen since Brazil's Pelé to score in World Cup final, the legendary footballer tweeted​ congratulating the young footballer.

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After France's 19-year-old Kylian Mbappé became the first teen since Brazil's Pelé to score in World Cup final, the legendary footballer tweeted congratulating the young footballer.