Raissa Bellini discusses her lifelong passion for football, an unexpected meeting with Kylian Mbappé and the next phase of her career in a new interview with French magazine La Voix du X.
In the feature, “Raïssa Bellini: ‘Kylian Mbappé Is One of My Favorite Players,'” the Italian-born creator reflects on growing up in Sardinia, where football became a constant part of her life through school, family and friends.
“Football has this incredible ability to unite people from all countries, all cultures and all walks of life,” Bellini said. “For ninety minutes, everyone speaks the same language.”
Bellini also looks back on the recent World Cup, naming the France versus England third-place match as her favorite of the tournament while praising Mbappé’s performances on the way to winning the Golden Boot. She recalls unexpectedly meeting the French superstar in a Boston hotel lobby, describing the encounter as one of the highlights of the trip.
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“His talent is obvious, but what impresses me even more is his leadership,” Bellini said. “He shows incredible composure under pressure, he’s decisive in the most important moments and he always seems to inspire the players around him.”
Beyond football, the interview explores Bellini’s career, the origins of her stage name and the values that continue to shape her professional life.
“I admire people who forge their own success without losing their identity,” Bellini said. “Self-confidence, resilience and discipline inspire me more than fame.”
The full interview is available now through La Voix du X.
