# Messi outshines Mbappe and Haaland + why Amorim for Milan?

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-podcast-887075)
Published: 2026-06-17T11:31:46+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-fc-podcast/episodes/messi-mbappe-arrive-why-have-milan-appointed-amorim
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## Resource

The stars have arrived at the World Cup! After Kylian Mbappe became France's all time top scorer with a brace against Senegal, Lionel Messi did Lionel Messi things, scoring a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record for World Cup goals. Join Emma Paton, Mark Critchley and Liam Twomey as they reflect on a day where the superstars truly arrived, as Erling Haaland also made his mark on his first World Cup appearance. We hear from Oli Kay who was at Kansas City Stadium to witness Messi's magic, twenty years on from his World Cup debut, while Adam Crafton was at MetLife Stadium to see the Mbappe show. Plus, James Horncastle reveals why AC Milan have appointed Ruben Amorim and Jack Pitt-Brooke reflects on England's press conference where Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane prepare to face Croatia. Host: Emma Paton With: Mark Critchley & Liam Twomey Featuring: Adam Crafton, Oli Kay, James Horncastle, Jack Pitt-Brooke Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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