Football star Kylian Mbappé made a heartfelt gesture to 11-year-old Lorenzo, who battled brain cancer before he died, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion and hope.
The young French boy was battling an incurable brain cancer, and had his dream come true when Mbappe arranged for him to visit a Real Madrid match in Madrid.
Highlights
- Kylian Mbappé fulfilled the last wish of terminally ill 11-year-old Lorenzo by arranging a visit to a Real Madrid match.
- After Lorenzo’s passing, Mbappé paid tribute by sharing a heartfelt message and picture on Instagram.
- Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Espanyol sparked controversy due to refereeing decisions involving Carlos Romero and Kylian Mbappé.
Kylian Mbappé has become one of football’s most notable and influential players.
With his extraordinary talent, speed, and goal-scoring ability, he has consistently delivered remarkable performances at the club and international levels.
Starting his career at Monaco in 2015, then moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and now to Real Madrid, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the sport.
Moreover, Kylian is not only an amazing player but also a humble person who respects everyone he encounters, both on and off the pitch.
His recent act of kindness towards 11-year-old football fan Lorenzo has been widely praised by fans.
Kylian Paid A Heartfelt Tribute To Younge Lorenzo On His Instagram Story Just Days After His Visit to Madrid
Kylian Mbappé recently paid tribute to young Lorenzo, who passed away after a long battle with a terminal illness.
Lorenzo passed away on February 12, 2025, just days after attending the Real Madrid match and meeting Kylian.
Mbappe reportedly flew him out to Madrid and invited him to watch Los Blancos play at the Bernabeu.
His passing was announced by Read Madrid in a club statement, where the club extended their condolences to his loved ones.
The statement read:
‘Real Madrid C. F., its president and Board of Directors wish to extend their condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Lorenzo, who recently attended the Bernabeu to fulfil a lifelong dream: meeting Kylian Mbappé and the Real Madrid players
Real Madrid
🫶🇫🇷 Lorenzo, un jeune garçon atteint d’un cancer incurable au cerveau, a réalisé son rêve : rencontrer Kylian Mbappé. pic.twitter.com/Vx2rhIbyKW
— AlertesInfos (@AlertesInfos) January 27, 2025
Following Lorenzo’s passing, Mbappe took to social media to pay tribute to the French boy he had the pleasure of meeting.
He shared a picture of him and Lorenzo on his Instagram story with a heartwarming caption that read:
After a long fight that you fought with courage, you sadly passed away last night, All my most sincere thoughts for your parents, who accompanied you with great dignity in this ordeal. I had the honour of being able to spend a little time by your side and realise what a brilliant boy you were and an inspiration for all. You will never be forgotten and will always be loved.
Kylian Mbappe
Mbappé’s tribute emphasized that Lorenzo will never be forgotten and will always be loved.
In response, fans have been pouring out their support and admiration for Kylian, even taking to social media to express their admiration.
Kylian Mbappé’s Return as France Captain and Real Madrid’s Referee Controversy in the Defeat to Espanyol
Didier Deschamps, the coach of the France national team, confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will return to the squad in March after missing the last two gatherings.
Despite the off-field challenges Mbappé encountered in the autumn, Deschamps confirmed that there are no plans to remove him from the role of captain.
He praised Mbappé’s handling of the captaincy after Hugo Lloris and Raphaël Varane retired.
Deschamps emphasized that he sees no reason to change the captaincy and intends to discuss it with Mbappé. For now, Mbappé will remain the captain.
More recently, Real Madrid became furious after their controversial 1-0 defeat against Espanyol due to referee decisions involving Carlos Romero and Kylian Mbappé.
Romero, who wasn’t sent off for a challenge on Mbappé, scored the winning goal. Real Madrid sent a strongly-worded letter to the Spanish Football Federation, criticizing the refereeing and boycotting a meeting.
The Federation approved Real Madrid’s request to access the VAR audio recordings, hoping to rebuild positive relations.
Additional Information
- Kylian has won numerous titles with PSG, including six Ligue 1 championships and four Coupe de France titles.
- Internationally, Mbappé made his senior debut for France in 2017 and has since become a key player for the national team.
- He was instrumental in France’s 2018 World Cup victory, winning the Best Young Player award.
