Kylian Mbappe made a surprise appearance on a live program for an online fundraiser hosted by the Turkish Football Federation on Wednesday. He lent his support to aid efforts for victims of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, which claimed the lives of over 45,000 people.
Mbappe pledged to use all his resources to help children and do his best for Turkey. He expressed his pride in being a part of the exceptional program and hoped that they could bring back the smiles of many children.
During the interview, Mbappe expressed his sympathy for the tragic incident on the broadcast,
“It was a great tragedy beyond human imagination. I find it difficult to fathom the extent of suffering the Turks had to endure. However, I am determined to participate in the extraordinary task of bringing the world football community together to support Turkey. I feel proud to be a part of the program and I am committed to using all the resources at my disposal to assist these children. As a helpful person, I also pledge to do my best for Turkey and I hope to bring smiles back to the faces of many children”.
Mbappe also tweeted a picture of the Turkish flag along with several emojis after his appearance on the stream. His aim was to draw attention to the importance of raising money for victims and supporting those in need during the humanitarian crisis.