Fans claim Kylian Mbappe has 'no clue what's going on' after PSG ...

9 Sep 2023

FANS are convinced that Kylian Mbappe doesn't understand rugby as he watched on perplexed as France beat New Zealand.

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The Rugby World Cup got underway last night with the host nation beating the All Blacks 27-13.

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Mbappe's reaction to France's try seemed delayedCredit: @RugbyWorldCupFR

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He eventually lifted his arms in joyCredit: @RugbyWorldCupFR

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Supporters think Kylian Mbappe doesn't understand rugbyCredit: Rex

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Mbappe seemed far less interested than international team-mate Antoine GriezmannCredit: Rex

Among the special guests at the Stade de France were football quartet Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and Dayot Upamecano.

Cameras kept an eye on them as they watched on from the stands and fans believe the PSG star didn't have a clue what was going on.

France attacked as a stony-faced Mbappe looked on and eventually scored a try.

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The crowd celebrated and the 24-year-old joined in by raising his arms but some supporters think his reaction was late and he was just trying to fit in.

One said on social media: "He raised his hands because others did. Mbappe is so hilarious."

Another reacted: "This man has no idea what is going on."

A third added: "He looks like he doesn't understand the game but is just celebrating like everyone else."

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More commented: "He seems so confused and lost."

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France beat New Zealand as the hosts kicked-off the World Cup in styleCredit: Getty

More believed only Griezmann seemed to enjoy his night out at the rugby, as a fan wrote: "The only person who looks interested amongst them is Griezmann. Dembele and Mbappe are not amused."

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The France team will return to their more familiar game on Tuesday as they meet Germany in a friendly.

They already beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 earlier in the international break.

As for the rugby, Mbappe will have another attempt to get into the sport on Thursday as France face Namibia.

The 2018 World Cup winner remains at PSG for the time being after the club failed to offload him over the summer.

Mbappe has informed the Parisians that he plans to run down his contract at the Ligue 1 champions and then leave on a free in 2024.

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