Aoba Tanaka 
Paris St-Germain celebrated Kylian Mbappe’s 25th birthday with a convincing win against Metz, where the football sensation scored two impressive goals. The French champions took the lead with a goal from Vitinha, courtesy of Lee Kang-in’s precise cross in the 49th minute.
Mbappe showcased his brilliance with a stunning second goal, finding the top corner from 20 yards. Metz briefly rekindled hope with Matthieu Udol’s goal, but PSG’s all-time leading goalscorer sealed the victory with his second goal. Mbappe capitalized on a loose backpass, rounding the goalkeeper seven minutes before the final whistle.
Remarkably, Mbappe became the first PSG player in six years to score a league goal on his birthday, reminiscent of his 19th birthday when he netted against Caen. As Mbappe’s contract with PSG is set to expire at the end of the season, these birthday heroics could be his last in the club’s colors.
Adding a special touch to the occasion, PSG manager Luis Enrique handed a debut to Mbappe’s 16-year-old brother, Ethan Mbappe, in added time. The young midfielder, who joined the club in the same summer as his brother, made his mark on the field.
With this victory, PSG, led by Enrique, heads into Ligue 1’s winter break with a comfortable five-point lead over second-placed Nice. As speculation swirls around Kylian Mbappe’s future, his birthday performance remains a memorable chapter in PSG’s season.
