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Kylian Mbappe is giving £17,000 France match fee to charity because he ‘does not play for money’

KYLIAN MBAPPE kindly donates his France match fees and bonuses to charity.

The 19-year-old gives away his £17,000 wage after every match because he does not believe he should be paid to represent his country.

 Kylian Mbappe and Co will face Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup
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Kylian Mbappe and Co will face Argentina in the last 16 of the World CupCredit: Getty - Contributor

Mbappe made history at the World Cup when he became France's youngest ever scorer at a major tournament.

But the Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid is not interested in being paid for his efforts in Russia.

And according to , he will be donating all of his bonuses to the Premiers de Cordees association.

The midfielder is a godfather of the charity that sets up sport activities for children with disabilities.

 Kylian Mbappe made history when he found the net against Peru
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Kylian Mbappe made history when he found the net against PeruCredit: Getty - Contributor

And he will donate his participation wage to a different association after every match.

The source suggests that Mbappe is not interest in being paid while on international duty.

France team-mate Umtiti: "When playing a World Cup,  it's a pleasure, because it's a dream come true.

"So yes, there is money at stake. But I do not care. I do not play for that"


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 Samuel Umtiti has also claimed that he does not need to be paid to play for France
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Samuel Umtiti has also claimed that he does not need to be paid to play for FranceCredit: AFP or licensors

Mbappe and Co are now preparing for a last 16 showdown with Argentina on Saturday. 

Les Bleus topped their group after they beat Australia and Peru and drew 0-0 with Denmark.

 Kylian Mbappe will donate his earnings from international duty to charity
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Kylian Mbappe will donate his earnings from international duty to charityCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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