Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappe had to put their friendship aside for 90 minutes during the 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal matchup between France and Morocco.
However, Hakimi and Mbappe shared a couple of heartwarming moments once the game went final. The first being the two PSG teammates exchanged jerseys and then the France international was caught sharing a moment with the Moroccan defender.
While Mbappe came out on top, he wanted to be there for his friend and ensure that what occurred on the pitch stayed there.
Hakimi and Mbappé trade jerseys after the game ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1R2ZWii2XG
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 14, 2022
Nothing but RESPECT 🤝
PSG teammates Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi swapped jerseys after the match 🇫🇷🇲🇦
(via @ShamoonHafez)pic.twitter.com/fBQ697lzJQ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 14, 2022
Best mates @AchrafHakimi & @KMbappe share a moment at full-time.
🎥 @CarrieBrownTV #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/XEx4FPoukK
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) December 14, 2022