"Machine du football, rapide comme l’éclair", le poème enflammé de Micah Richards à la gloire de Kylian Mbappé, qui s’en amuse

After Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday in the Champions League (2-1), Kylian Mbappé made an appearance on CBS Sports. The French forward was treated to a specially prepared poem by former English defender Micah Richards, now a consultant for the American channel alongside Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher.

Instead of the usual congratulations, Micah Richards opted for verse and lyricism. The former English defender, an indispensable consultant for CBS Sports on Champions League nights alongside Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher, took out his pen to express his high regard for Kylian Mbappé. After Real Madrid's victory against Inter Milan on Tuesday, during the first matchday of the group stage (2-1), the French forward joined the American channel via video call. He wasn't expecting such high praise.

"I've written you a little poem, if you don't mind," Micah Richards said, before pulling out his phone and reading his fiery text: "Quick as lightning, a flawless finish, Kylian Mbappé the football machine, from Paris to Madrid, he's living his dream, a star on the pitch, the king of the seas."

"A great opportunity for the Ballon d'Or"

"My guy, my guy," the former Manchester City player exclaimed several times, clapping, before being congratulated by his colleagues. "Just for you baby," Micah Richards concluded, as Kylian Mbappé visibly chuckled.

In his first outing of the season in the Champions League, the French national team captain proved decisive by opening the scoring at the Bernabéu in the 14th minute from a pass by Brahim Diaz. Very active, he later missed several good chances during a match where his team was generally dominated by Inter.

Before this victory against the Nerazzurri, the 27-year-old striker had already made waves in front of the press by positioning himself as the strong favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Asked again about this by Jamie Carragher, Kylian Mbappé elaborated: "That's the objective. That's what I said yesterday (Monday) about the Ballon d'Or, but the Champions League is even more important, because I play for the club of my dreams, and it's really important for me to win this competition with Madrid. I want it more than anything. But of course, there's also the Ballon d'Or this season. I think there's a great opportunity for me, we'll see what happens."