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Kylian Mbappe looking to follow Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by trademarking iconic arms-crossed goal celebration ahead of Real Madrid move

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The PSG winger is seeking intellectual property rights for his iconic arms-folded celebration, as well as his last name, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/mbappe-potencia-su-marca-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>. If he is awarded those privileges, any products or brands looking to use his name or celebration will need to pay Mbappe - or be granted permission by the player himself.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mbappe's celebration originally came from his younger brother, Ethan, <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/kylian-mbappe-goal-celebration-explained/cga8uhbetjlsh9a1ntuncv4g" target="_blank">he revealed in his autobiography</a>: "He scored a goal and celebrated by crossing his arms. Five minutes later, he stopped and said, 'Kylian, you could do that in a match.' So, I did it."

WHAT KYLIAN MBAPPE SAID

Mbappe isn't the first footballer to seek intellectual property rights. Vinicius Jr has three different registrations for protection in the EU. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/juventus-star-ronaldo-explains-origins-of-trademark-siiiiii-celebration/lpdyb01hncfe1svtmlzv13rid" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have also trademarked their names and celebrations</a>.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The winger is set to join Madrid next summer, and has<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/psg-superstar-kylian-mbappe-guaranteed-to-become-real-madrid-player-explained/blt3f1ead900ed6cba3" target="_blank"> reportedly agreed on a massive contract to seal his move to the Spanish capital</a>. Until then, he will continue to appear for the Parisians, who take on Rennes in Ligue 1 play on Sunday.

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Kylian Mbappe looking to follow Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by trademarking iconic arms-crossed goal celebration ahead of Real Madrid move | Goal.com

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is seeking exclusive rights to his signature celebration and last name.

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