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Episode 5: ‘The world we live in’

Sporting Giants Kylian Mbappe

Lilian Thuram reflects on racism after Mbappe suffers racial abuse at Euro 2020. After nearly quitting the national team, he rallies to inspire France in the 2022 World Cup final.

France icon Lilian Thuram reflects on racism, football and French identity after Mbappe suffers racial abuse at Euro 2020 following his penalty miss.

Lacking support from the French Football Federation, Mbappe threatens to quit the national team, forcing change before he stars at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

We hear from France team-mates Hugo Lloris and Ibrahima Konate as Mbappe emerges as a natural heir to Lionel Messi in an unforgettable final.

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