Kylian Mbappe pays touching tribute to late uncle with goal celebration for France following blockbuster Real Madrid transfer

Kylian Mbappe scored for France against Luxembourg and the Real Madrid star paid tribute to his late uncle with his celebration.

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• France win 3-0 over Luxembourg
• Mbappe scores the third goal of the night
• Pays tribute to late uncle Alex with celebration

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  France cruised to a 3-0 win over Luxembourg in their first of two friendlies ahead of Euro 2024 in Germany. Randal Kolo Muani and Jonathan Clauss' goals had Les Bleus cruising before Mbappe scored the final goal of the game, and revealed a tribute shirt for his late uncle Alex, who he announced had died recently. The shirt had a photograph and the message "Rest in Peace Uncle."

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• WHAT MBAPPE SAID

  The Frenchman had announced recently the passing of his uncle Alex in a post on Instagram, posting: "Rest in peace Uncle Alex. It's hard to find the words to say how much you left us too soon and will be missed.

  "Life will never be the same without you. Your family will be taken care of, you can be sure of that. May God open the doors of heaven for you."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Didier Deschamps' men showed some rustiness in the first half hour of their clash against a rather light-weight Luxembourg. However, Kolo Muani's goal allowed them to take total control of the game as they went on to dominate and cruised to victory. Mbappe started the match and played the entire 90 minutes and was behind France's first two goals as well, assisting Kolo Muani and Clauss, but could have done a lot more as he missed multiple chances in front of goal.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

  Real Madrid's newest signing will now lead his France side in their final friendly clash against Canada on June 9. They will begin their European Championship campaign against Austria on June 17.