Ronaldo, Henry and Mbappe inspired Bayern star Tel to dream big
Speaking on FedEx’s ‘Outside the Box’, Bayern forward Mathys Tel reveals how Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappe inspired him.
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00:00 The coach called me, "Matthys, it's time for you to come back."
00:02 I get into my bubble, I focus to get on the pitch.
00:05 I'm preparing to bring something extra to my team.
00:10 My first coach, in my first club.
00:22 Great memories.
00:25 Eric is a very passionate coach.
00:28 He lives through football, he eats football, he sleeps football.
00:32 All he wanted through the months was victory.
00:34 Hello Matthys, it's Eric, your first coach.
00:38 I wrote you this letter to tell you something I never told you.
00:42 I would like to thank you for all these years
00:43 during which I had the pleasure of training you.
00:46 You already have all the potential of a great player.
00:49 All these extra training sessions, after hours with your father,
00:52 as a goalkeeper, already at 10 years old.
00:55 Your father must remember the torture his hands received under your shots.
00:59 I was so happy to hear your transfer to Bayern.
01:07 You have always been so good.
01:08 I knew you would calmly handle this move.
01:11 Bayern's transfer was something wonderful for me.
01:18 It was a job to be paid for.
01:20 That's what makes me a player today, who is full of ambition.
01:25 I was welcomed as a new member of a family.
01:28 I didn't go anywhere.
01:29 All the players came to me, helped me directly,
01:32 integrated me directly, told me if I needed anything,
01:35 I could come and see me.
01:36 I watched UEFA Champions League on TV when I was younger.
01:39 Thorent Tierre-Henri, Cristiano Ronaldo, Akilane Mbappé.
01:43 They had different qualities, they were fast,
01:45 they scored goals, they made beautiful passes.
01:48 They taught me a lot, they made me dream when I was little.
01:51 I watched every Bayern Munich match at home.
01:54 I witnessed your first goal in the Champions League,
01:56 in the Champions League, in the Champions League.
01:57 My first UEFA Champions League matches,
02:01 against Manchester United,
02:03 it was a different atmosphere.
02:05 It was the biggest competition,
02:08 the best players in the world,
02:09 the biggest teams in the world.
02:12 It was a very important mental preparation for me.
02:16 I went to the left wing,
02:20 and the match started.
02:21 Everything went fast.
02:23 The first goal of the season
02:25 In my head, it exploded.
02:29 The stadium exploded, everyone exploded.
02:31 It was an incredible and unforgettable moment for me.
02:34 The path will be long and difficult,
02:38 but you have to work hard,
02:39 because talent is not enough.
02:41 I've accomplished a lot of things,
02:44 but today I want more, I want more.
02:46 I still have a lot to learn.
02:48 So I go on the pitch with a lot of desire,
02:52 with ambition.
02:53 The things I work on in training,
02:57 are my passes in the area,
02:59 being able to score goals.
03:00 My way of playing, running fast,
03:05 I try to create opportunities,
03:06 I try to score a lot.
03:08 We saw how much you worked
03:12 to get to where I am today,
03:14 and I couldn't be more proud.
03:16 Mathis, know that I believe in you,
03:19 and that I remain convinced that you will achieve
03:21 all your goals.
03:22 From your coach, Eric Campagnère.
03:24 From your coach, Eric Campagnère.
03:27 From your coach, Eric Campagnère.
03:30 From your coach, Eric Campagnère.
03:33 From your coach, Eric Campagnère.