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Andy Dunn

Kylian Mbappe opens up on his charity work and prospect of playing without fans

Kylian Mbappe is continuing his charity work during the coronavirus lockdown.

The PSG striker has set up a foundation called Inspired by KM and has pledged to help 98 children from all walks of life in Paris ‘fulfil their dreams’.

Mbappe, who donated his £400,000 World Cup match fees and bonuses to a children’s charity in 2018, said: “Children have so many dreams and I want to help them live their dreams.

“There are so many children who have so much potential but they don’t have the money or the opportunity to fulfil that potential.

“When I was younger I used to look up to idols and now I don’t just want youngsters to look up to me but to know I care enough to want a make a difference in their lives.”

Kylian Mbappe has set up a foundation called Inspired by KM (KylianMbappe.com)

Meanwhile, a half-hour cameo in the Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund in March gave Mbappe a taste of behind-closed-doors football.

That will go down as the last game PSG played for at least six months as the French government have cancelled all professional sport until September at the earliest.

And when Ligue 1 does resume, it will almost certainly be without spectators.

Mbappe says he will find it strange but understands the need for crowds to be banned.

Mbappe got a taste of playing without fans against Borussia Dortmund in March (ABACA/PA Images)

He said: “Fans are such an important part of the game and to play without them will be strange for the players.

“These are unprecedented times though and the safety of everybody must take priority.

“These times have put everything into perspective. What is really important is that we stay safe and keep our families and loved ones safe. Football will return here when it is safe.”

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