Kylian Mbappé might be one of the best forwards in the world — but when it comes to free kicks, there’s one stat that haunts him: he’s never scored a direct free kick. In this animated football cartoon, we follow Mbappé’s frustration through Monaco, PSG, France, and now Real Madrid as he fails repeatedly. Then enters Declan Rice, strutting into the Emirates, whispering some wisdom, and scoring two free kicks back-to-back. It’s a hilarious twist on reality — and a reminder that sometimes, the most unexpected players steal the spotlight.
This cartoon taps into football memes, player stats, and matchday magic in under 20 seconds. Share it if you’ve ever wanted to see Declan Rice teach a masterclass
