00:00Kylian Mbappé may not have won the World Cup, but he certainly did not leave the tournament empty-handed.
00:06The French forward finished as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals
00:11and currently leads the Golden Boot Race with 10.
00:14But this time, it was something away from the pitch that grabbed everyone's attention.
00:20After France finished fourth, Mbappé experienced the World Cup final from a completely different perspective.
00:28Instead of playing under the pressure of the biggest match,
00:32he was spotted watching the final from a boat alongside Spanish actress Esther Exposito and a group of friends.
00:39The video quickly went viral.
00:41The pair, who have never publicly confirmed their relationship,
00:45appear to be putting an end to the secrecy that surrounded them for months.
00:50Just days earlier, they were also seen together at a club in Miami,
00:54enjoying each other's company without worrying about cameras or being recognized.
01:00The public appearances come after Esther Exposito became the target of criticism
01:05on social media following France's loss to Spain,
01:09with many unfairly linking her to the team's defeat.
01:13What should have remained a football discussion quickly shifted toward their relationship.
01:17Now, rather than staying out of sight,
01:20Mbappé and Exposito seem comfortable being seen together,
01:23as speculation surrounding their romance continues to grow.
01:32Mbappé and Exposito
01:33Mbappé and Exposito
01:36Mbappé and Exposito
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01:38Mbappé and Exposito
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