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France star Mbappe earns Caniggia comparison from World Cup icon Maradona

The Argentina legend was frustrated by Marcos Rojo conceding a penalty to Les Bleus' exciting frontman, who reminded him of a former team-mate

France forward Kylian Mbappe's stunning display against Argentina earned a comparison to a young Claudio Caniggia from Diego Maradona.

Mbappe was in sensational form as France came from behind to beat Argentina 4-3 in the last 16 at Russia 2018, becoming the first teenager to score more than once in a World Cup match since Pele in 1958.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward showed incredible speed as he drew a foul from Marcos Rojo to earn a penalty that Antoine Griezmann converted, before his double put Les Bleus out of sight in Kazan.