Mbappé ruled out of Italy clash as Zidane turns to Mayulu
Zinédine Zidane has suffered another setback ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Italy. Kylian Mbappé missed the final group training session at Clairefontaine on Wednesday morning as his teammates prepared for Thursday’s match at San Siro. Zidane had been counting on his captain to lead the attack in Milan, particularly after losing Ousmane Dembélé […]
Zidane and Mbappé face a fresh setback as France seek a reset
Kylian Mbappé was among the first players to welcome Zinédine Zidane’s appointment as France head coach. Their first camp together lasted only a few days, though, and left questions about how the new coach would work with the France captain after years under Didier Deschamps. According to L’Équipe, Zidane and Mbappé spoke little during the […]
Mbappé matches Benzema’s seven-game scoring streak and closes in on Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappé scored for the seventh consecutive competitive game for Real Madrid against Valencia at Mestalla, moving within one match of his personal best for the club and bringing one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s finest scoring runs back into focus. Mbappé struck in the 75th minute, taking Arda Güler’s pass past goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski with his […]
Zabiri eclipses Mbappé’s La Liga start with 11 points won for Racing
Yassir Zabiri’s goals have been worth 11 points to Racing Santander in his first 12 La Liga appearances, with the Moroccan striker scoring the winner in a 2–1 victory over Málaga to give the promoted side their first away win of the season. Racing arrived at La Rosaleda just one point above the relegation zone […]
“Not a Penalty”: Spanish Referees’ Committee Admits Mbappé Error
The Spanish Football Federation’s referees’ committee has acknowledged that the penalty awarded to Kylian Mbappé against Racing Santander was incorrect, backing the home side’s protests over one of the match’s defining incidents. The admission came during “Tiempo de Revisión”, the committee’s programme analysing controversial refereeing decisions, after the incident drew widespread criticism of both the […]
Yamal Overtakes Mbappé as Champions League’s Top Teenage Scorer
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has become the outright leading scorer in Champions League history before the age of 20, surpassing the record previously held by Kylian Mbappé. The Spanish winger has added another milestone to his growing collection of European achievements, moving from chasing Mbappé to setting the benchmark himself — with further opportunities to […]
Mourinho Defends Mbappé in China Crisis: “Better Not to Speak in Today’s World”
José Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid amid the ongoing fallout over the player’s comments regarding China, asserting that both parties handled the issue with great responsibility while warning of the risks of expressing opinions in today’s world. Speaking during his press conference ahead of the La Liga fixture against Racing Santander, the […]
Chinese TV Executes La Liga Broadcast Ban Following Mbappé Controversy
China’s official state broadcaster has executed its threat to halt the transmission of La Liga matches, with Spanish league fixtures missing from its sports channels on Saturday as the fallout from Kylian Mbappé’s controversial remarks regarding the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong continues to escalate. Agence France-Presse (AFP) confirmed that CCTV channels refrained from broadcasting […]
Mourinho Hails Kane’s Ballon d’Or Triumph, Stunned by Bellingham’s Rank
José Mourinho has affirmed that Harry Kane fully deserved his 2026 Ballon d’Or victory, while expressing bewilderment at Jude Bellingham’s final ranking and singling out Kylian Mbappé with extraordinary praise regarding his stature in World Cup history. The Portuguese manager’s remarks followed the Bayern Munich striker’s inaugural Ballon d’Or triumph at a ceremony held in […]
28 Points Decide the Ballon d’Or: Inside Kane’s Victory Over Mbappé
The detailed results of the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting revealed an exceptionally close contest between Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, with the English striker winning by a narrow margin despite considerable differences in the journalists’ selections. The points were revealed days after the London ceremony, where the Bayern Munich star claimed the award for the […]