Football superstar Kylian Mbappe has already cemented his World Cup legacy after bringing France to epic victories in every game so far.
The French captain has already scored an incredible eight goals in the tournament so far and will lead the team into their penultimate battle on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old is currently neck and neck with footballing history-maker Lionel Messi in the lauded 2026 Golden Boot race. And, like many iconic world figures, there is an equally epic woman behind Mbappe's success.
It's thought that the Les Bleus star is currently dating Netflix actress Ester Exposito, a Spanish actress who recently landed her breakout role as Carla Roson Caleruega in the smash Netflix drama, Elite.
© GettyThe TV show first landed on the streaming platform in 2018 and has been renewed for a total of eight seasons and 64 episodes.
Since then, she has appeared in a number of TV shows, including Bandidos, Someone Has To Die and Veneno. Beyond acting, Ester has also built an impressive following on social media, boasting 24 million fans.
Her account includes a range of modelling pictures as well as more casual snaps that offer viewers a glimpse into her private life. Ester is visibly fashion-forward, with dozens of posts featuring her in glamorous styles at aesthetic locations.
© Getty ImagesShe appears to enjoy an active social life, reading books, and city breaks.Her stunning figure and long honey hair have landed her partnerships with Yves Saint Laurent and Dolce & Gabbana, among many others. She is also the official global brand ambassador for the Spanish clothing brand Desigual.
Mbappe's romance
Kylian and Ester first sparked romance rumours when they were seen enjoying a weekend away together in Paris. The pair reportedly stayed at a luxury hotel and later returned to Madrid, where Ester is from, on Kylian's private jet.
Other clues have led fans to believe the pair are romantically linked. Kylian was spotted commenting a love heart eyes emoji on Ester's Instagram post on 15 June.
© Getty ImagesHowever, the footballer and his rumoured beau have never confirmed or denied their romance. Kylian is said to keep details about his dating life out of the public eye.
© InstagramFor this reason, it's unlikely that Ester will be seen at tonight's game. Indeed, she appears to be focusing on her own career, recently dazzling at a TV film festival in Monaco.
Asked about her interest in the sport, Ester previously admitted her knowledge is limited. She told La Parisien: "I know nothing about soccer!"
"I've only been to a stadium a few times in my life. At home, nobody watched matches on television. Even though Spain is a great soccer country and we obviously have the best teams, I don't have that culture. […] It's a world I'm discovering, and with this football film, everything is happening at once. So I'm starting to get interested."
When asked if she would be cheering on France in a separate interview, she answered: "Well, I'll keep that to myself".
