Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry to Co-Host 2026 Ballon d’Or
France Football has chosen Thierry Henry to host the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony alongside broadcaster Kate Scott, marking a new venture for the Arsenal and France national team legend. According to L’Équipe, the duo will oversee the 70th edition of the gala, scheduled to take place on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium, as […]
Kylian Mbappé Wins Onze d’Or Award for Best Player in Europe for 2025-26
Kylian Mbappé has claimed the Onze d’Or award for the best player in Europe for the 2025–26 season, adding a fresh individual accolade to his collection just days before the winner of the Ballon d’Or is announced. French magazine Onze Mondial announced the Real Madrid forward as the winner on Monday, following a public vote […]
La Liga Top Scorers 2026-27: Mbappé Closes Gap on Raphinha Ahead of El Clásico
The 2026–27 La Liga top scorer race has flared up after Kylian Mbappé netted a brace against Sevilla, raising his tally to 9 goals and taking sole possession of second place behind Barcelona star and league leader Raphinha. The French striker’s double at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, October 18, during the ninth matchday gave […]
Mbappé and Vinícius: Off-Field Harmony Masks On-Pitch Dilemma at Real Madrid
The relationship between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior appears sound off the pitch, yet their sporting rivalry has evolved into a tactical dilemma that disrupts Real Madrid’s attacking harmony and increases the defensive burden on the rest of the squad. Reporting for The Athletic, journalist Mario Cortegana cited sources close to Real Madrid who indicate […]
Mbappé Unhappy Over Real Madrid’s Stance on Ballon d’Or Campaign, Reports Claim
Kylian Mbappé feels disappointed with the way Real Madrid has handled his campaign to win the Ballon d’Or, having expected more overt support from the club in his pursuit of the first individual accolade of his career. According to Foot Mercato, citing Spanish reports, the French forward was taken aback by the club’s approach during […]
Real Madrid Squad Revealed vs Villarreal: 5 Missing as Mbappé and Valverde Return
Real Madrid have announced their squad to face Villarreal, with five players absent from José Mourinho’s matchday group alongside the return of several key figures at a crucial juncture as Los Blancos seek a swift recovery. Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga’s eighth round of fixtures, coming off […]
Mbappé Could Consider Summer 2027 Exit if Real Madrid Project Stalls
Kylian Mbappé’s future at Real Madrid has been cast into doubt after French journalist Daniel Riolo warned that the forward could consider departing in the summer of 2027 if the club fails to build a squad capable of matching his ambitions. However, Riolo emphasized that his comments are not based on concrete information regarding a […]
“I Won’t Defend You Here”: Mourinho Scolds Mbappé Over Paris Trips
José Mourinho issued a sharp rebuke to Kylian Mbappé upon the French forward’s return to Real Madrid’s training complex, in the latest chapter of tension surrounding the star’s behavior during his recovery from a knee injury. Reporting on Spanish TV show El Chiringuito, journalist Pipi Estrada revealed that Mourinho pulled Mbappé aside during breakfast—in front […]
“Angry at My Great-Aunt Too!”: Mbappé Rubbishes Radio Marca Claims
Kylian Mbappé opted for sarcasm to respond to a report by Radio Marca claiming he was angry with Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane, turning an allegation regarding the Ballon d’Or into one of the most widely discussed media clashes in Spain. The story began when journalist Javier Tinto alleged that Mbappé had asked Real Madrid, […]
Kylian Mbappe’s Status Revealed Ahead of Villarreal Match
Real Madrid have received a major boost ahead of the resumption of La Liga, with confirmation that Kylian Mbappe’s injury will not rule him out against Villarreal on October 10, with the French forward even tipped to start. Mbappe returned to Madrid on Monday morning while the team was training at Valdebebas. He will continue […]