Kylian Mbappe found himself in the midst of controversy during PSG’s recent match against Nice, resulting in a backlash on social media. The high-stakes showdown saw PSG fall 3-2 to Nice, further complicating their start to the Ligue 1 season.

 

Despite Mbappe’s remarkable double-goal performance, PSG couldn’t secure a win. Nice took the lead after 20 minutes when Terem Moffi’s deflected strike found the back of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s net.

Mbappe responded in style just eight minutes later, launching an unstoppable shot past Nice’s Marcin Bulka to level the score. Gaetan Laborde later secured Nice’s lead with an assist from Moffi.

 

The pivotal moment that sparked controversy came when Moffi secured his second goal, rolling the ball past Donnarumma from the edge of the area. In celebration, Moffi removed his shirt and celebrated in front of PSG’s supporters, which visibly irritated Mbappe.

The French international was seen remonstrating with Moffi, clearly upset by his exuberant celebration. The incident has led to social media criticism, with some branding Mbappe a ‘sore loser.’

 

Despite Mbappe’s late acrobatic goal that brought PSG within one, Nice held on to secure all three points. This defeat increases the pressure on PSG’s new manager, Luis Enrique, who took over from Christophe Galtier in July.

With only two wins in their first five league games, PSG now sits third in Ligue 1, trailing behind Monaco and Nice. The team’s stuttering start to the season has fans and pundits closely watching their performance in the coming matches.