Mpasi: from abandoned goalkeeper to hero who charmed the world
DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi made a name for himself at World Cup 2026. He rose from the lower leagues to the performance of his life against England and a moment of solidarity with Bellingham.
Lionel Mpasi has gone from being a desolate goalkeeper for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to a heroic performance at the 2026 World Cup. After years of languishing in the lower leagues and without a contract, he revived his career at Rodez AF, where he became a key player. In the Rodez AF line-up, he consistently captured Ligue 2 and helped the team stay in the second French league.
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