30 h. ago Liverpool star could replace Kylian Mbappe as £79m transfer impact becomes clear

Hugo Ekitike has enjoyed a superb start to his Liverpool career and could now be handed a first start for France during the international break after being allocated the number nine shirt

Economics

8 d. ago Kairat Almaty denied moment of Real Madrid glory by VAR as Kylian Mbappe takes down Celtic slayers

Scottish conquerors suffer in the Champions League

Politics

1 week ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta sent 'dressing room verdict' and Kylian Mbappe transfer wish

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been criticised for his team selections and now he's been told what his players will be thinking in the dressing room

Sport

1 week ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta told he'll 'regret' decision as Kylian Mbappe gets transfer snub

Mikel Arteta has been told he will regret his team selection for last week's draw against Manchester City, while Kylian Mbappe won’t be reunited with William Saliba, who is set to sign a new Arsenal deal

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2 w. ago European football: Vinicíus and Mbappé lead Real Madrid in rout of Levante

Both players on target in 4-1 win for La Liga leadersNkunku strikes as Milan sink Lecce in Coppa ItaliaReal Madrid maintained their flawless start to the Spanish league season with a swashbuckling 4-1 victory at Levante on Tuesday.Vinícius Júnior orchestrated the visitors’ first-half display before Kylian Mbappe’s second-half double, including a penalty, sealed a comprehensive win. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ballon d'Or 2025: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe send Ousmane Dembele messages as tributes pour in

Frenchman beat off competition from Spanish starlet

Politics

2 w. ago Kylian Mbappe made his feelings very clear when he learnt he didn't win Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe came close to winning the Ballon d'Or in 2023 but eventually lost out to Lionel Messi, with the Argentinian legend claiming his eighth win at the esteemed awards ceremony

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2 w. ago Kylian Mbappe picks clear Ballon d'Or winner – 'I'd deliver it to his house'

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is bullish about who should win the Ballon d'Or but he will not attend Monday night's ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris

Society

3 w. ago Kylian Mbappé delivers Real Madrid win amid high drama against Marseille

Kylian Mbappé converted two penalties to secure Real Madrid a 2-1 victory against Marseille in their Champions League group-stage opener despite playing the final stages with 10 men after their captain, Dani Carvajal, was sent off.Carvajal had not started the match, coming on after five minutes when Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled up with an apparent hamstring injury. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European football: Barcelona hammer Valencia, Barcola extends PSG’s perfect start

López, Raphinha and Lewandowski each score twiceEthan Mbappé, Kylian’s brother, scores Lille’s winnerBarcelona turned on the style in their first home game of the season on Sunday, with Fermín López, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each netting twice in a 6-0 thrashing of Valencia. The emphatic victory propelled Barcelona to second place in La Liga on 10 points, two points behind leaders Real Madrid. Valencia slumped to 15th position.López opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a strike from inside the box assisted by Ferran Torres but it was after the break that Barça ran amok. Raphinha made an immediate impact off the bench in the 58th minute, converting a cross from Marcus Rashford with a right-footed volley while López doubled his tally three minutes later with a shot from long-range, before Raphinha completed his double in the 66th minute. Lewandowski, introduced in the 68th minute, wrapped up the rout with two close-range strikes to complete a perfect afternoon for the Cat...

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3 w. ago European football: Juventus’s Vasilije Adzic snatches thrilling win over Inter

Harry Kane scores two as Bayern thrash HamburgKylian Mbappé helps 10-man Madrid win at SociedadJuventus snatched a dramatic 4-3 win at home to Inter, with Vasilije Adzic netting a stunning added-time winner in a game in which a Thuram brother scored for each side.Juventus took the lead in the 14th minute through Lloyd Kelly. Inter equalised on the half-hour mark with Hakan Calhanoglu’s strike but Juventus were back in front thanks to Kenan Yildiz eight minutes later. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Florian Wirtz is a sure bet at Liverpool but Newcastle are gambling on Nick Woltemade | Philipp Lahm

Two of the summer’s biggest transfer moves from Germany to the Premier League are starkly contrasting prospectsWhat must a footballer who costs €80m, €100m or more be able to do and prove? He should be a promising prospect at the age of 17 to 20; occupy a clear position on the pitch; be one of the five most important players in a team; perform consistently over many years; prove himself in international competition; and be physically strong. This applies to virtually all those players in this price range: Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Ousmane Dembélé.Two German footballers moved to the Premier League for such a sum in the summer. One of them meets these criteria. Florian Wirtz’s career has been impressive. He caught the football’s attention as a teenager. It was only a matter of time before he made his breakthrough. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Racial abuse of Black players spikes early in European soccer season

Racial abuse in European soccer is on the rise, with several incidents reported early in the season

Sport

4 w. ago Kylian Mbappe details £47m PSG court case: "The more money you have, the more problems"

Kylian Mbappe got his dream move to Real Madrid a year ago and captains his country, but not everything in his life has been perfect, according to the French superstar

Economics

4 w. ago Kylian Mbappé says football world would ‘disgust’ him without passion for game

Striker ‘will never advise a child of mine’ to go into footballMpabbé remains in dispute with PSG a year after leavingKylian Mbappé has admitted the football world would have “disgusted” him long ago if he did not have a ­passion for playing the game. The France and Real Madrid forward also said he would never encourage a child of his to follow in his footsteps.In a long and occasionally bitter interview, Mbappé told L’Équipe: “I’m fatalist about the world of football, but not about life. Life is won­derful. Football is what it is. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Kylian Mbappe makes candid admission on mental health among elite athletes

Mbappe admits that elite athletes still see mental health as taboo

Events

4 w. ago Ibrahima Konate: Liverpool exit a 'sure thing' as Kylian Mbappe phone call revealed amid Real Madrid links

The defender will be available on a free transfer next summer unless he signs a new deal with the Premier League champions

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