According to German media outlet Bild, Mbappé believes he may not be able to play for France as long as Ronaldo, who at 41 years old is still being called up to the Portugal squad. He feels his international career will end sooner.

The French forward has never hidden his ambitions: he wants to be a key figure in the sport. The race for the Ballon d'Or is heating up, and he considers himself a strong candidate for the award, which he doesn't yet have in his trophy cabinet. The French striker has been speaking frequently lately, and on Wednesday, he was interviewed by German media outlet Bild.

The interview also led him to discuss the end of his international career. Though France lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-final this past summer, ending his international career now is not on his agenda. At 27 years old with 106 appearances for France, Mbappé still has time for other major challenges.

So, will he, like his idol Ronaldo, still be wearing the France national team jersey at 41 years old in 2038, even though the Portuguese star has long been controversial in his country but continues to be called up to the Portugal squad?

The France captain said with a laugh: "Honestly, considering which country I represent... France won't let me play until I'm 41 years old." He believes that public pressure will push him to retire from international football before he turns 40. However, this hasn't stopped him from admiring Ronaldo's longevity. Mbappé stated: "Ronaldo has proved that if both your physical and mental condition are good, you can maintain that level for a long time. But personally, I'm not sure I could do it." Mbappé will also lead the France team, coached by Zinedine Zidane, in their first UEFA Nations League match against Turkey on Friday.

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