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Kylian Mbappe

Also known as: the French superstar · Kylian or Mbappe · France superstar Kylian Mbappe · the French forward

Kylian Mbappe — France and Real Madrid forward; expressed confidence in 2026 Ballon d'Or candidacy after scoring 10 World Cup goals.

2026-04-242026-09-28

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Madrid's team is defined by their star attacking trio of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, which effectively ensures they will play at great pace, regardless of the scenario, which can leave them exposed at the back. …

    Mourinho's Real Madrid lacking control before Atletico derby
  3. Citizen Digital

    … to football ahead of next year's parliamentary elections. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); On Tuesday, France stars Kylian Mbappe …

    Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta
  4. Citizen Digital

    Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism By AFP September 17, 2026 04:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid players wear T-shirts in support of the people from Ceuta before the Spanish le …

    Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism
  5. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by Jose Jordan / AFP) Audio By Vocalize La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid stars, including Kylian Mbappe, on Wednesday for not properly wearing a t-shirt supporting the people of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in north Africa affected by a migration c …

    Liga boss criticises Real Madrid trio for Ceuta shirt incident
  6. Citizen Digital

    … "(Espi) comes on with great motivation, (but) he has in front of him a player who is not a normal player," said Mourinho of Kylian Mbappe, who also scored for Madrid. …

    Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
  7. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. …

    This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Guler is not assured of a starting place at Madrid, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all part of Mourinho's regular side. …

    Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. …

    This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's Yamal
  10. Citizen Digital

    … However, along with superstars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, finding balance in a team built around three players who are largely focused on attacking has proven difficult for Los Blancos. …

    Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo
  11. Citizen Digital

    … On Monday Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made his case to win the trophy, highlighting his World Cup Golden Boot win, which also saw him become the competition's all-time top goalscorer. …

    Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or

Yesterday

  1. Mbappe sidelined two weeks with knee hyperextension

    France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France and will miss the next 10 days of Nations League matches, Real Madrid confirmed. The forward left the pitch after scoring in France's 1-0 win against Turkey on Friday and could be ready when La Liga resumes.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Zidane emotional ahead of first match as France coach

    Zinedine Zidane, appointed in July to succeed Didier Deschamps after 14 years, said he felt "immense emotion" ahead of his first match in charge of France against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. La Liga president denies refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid

    La Liga president Javier Tebas dismissed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" following Real Madrid's 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he claimed were red-card tackles by Atletico players at his post-match press conference.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mbappe misses France training with flu-like symptoms

    France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Real Madrid forward remained at France's training base while the rest of Zinedine Zidane's squad trained ahead of France's match against Turkey on Friday.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. La Liga president rejects Real Madrid refereeing conspiracy claims

    La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out at accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he thought were red-card tackles by Atletico players.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mbappe insists confidence in Ballon d'Or award candidacy

    France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe expressed confidence on Tuesday that he will win the Ballon d'Or, citing his status as top scorer at the World Cup and in the Champions League and La Liga, though his teams did not win those competitions.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Zidane takes over as France coach in Nations League debut

    Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. Mbappe reunites with Zidane as new France national coach

    Kylian Mbappe said playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, who picked him up for a Real Madrid youth trial when Mbappe was 13 or 14, is "like a film." Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps on Friday and will take charge in the Nations League match against Turkey.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga derby

    Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mourinho praises Madrid mentality before Atletico derby

    Jose Mourinho highlighted Real Madrid's physical and mental strength ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, with Los Blancos trailing Barcelona by three points after five wins and one loss in six matches.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Real Madrid lacks match control ahead of Atletico derby

    Jose Mourinho acknowledged that his Real Madrid team cannot control matches ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, having struggled to finish off opponents despite creating multiple chances in their opening games.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Spain coach De la Fuente expresses support for Ceuta migration crisis

    Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he wanted to offer "full support" to the people of Ceuta as the north African exclave grapples with a migration crisis, after more than 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Mbappe defends not wearing Ceuta support shirt properly

    Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, along with Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate, wore support shirts for Ceuta partially rolled up during a La Liga match, drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Mbappe said he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had lost their lives.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. La Liga president criticises Mbappé trio over Ceuta shirt protest

    La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid players—Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté—for wearing a tribute shirt supporting Ceuta partially rolled up ahead of their 3-2 win at Elche, which obscured a message reading "we are all Ceutans," while other players wore it normally.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Espi scores late winner as Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2

    Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Lamine Yamal claims he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mourinho praises Guler's playmaking amid competition for minutes

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler's vision and playmaking after the 21-year-old came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, though Guler is competing with other players including Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz for midfield minutes.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Yamal says he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, 19, told Movistar Plus he believes he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world and deserves the Ballon d'Or this year following La Liga success with Barcelona and World Cup victory with Spain.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. Real Madrid manager seeks 'killer' Vinicius form against Rayo

    Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal says he will not campaign for Ballon d'Or

    Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. PSG targets third consecutive Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Mbappe says Ballon d'Or talk is natural after World Cup success

    Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mbappe open to Ballon d'Or candidacy after World Cup top-scorer feat

    Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Luka Modric available for Croatia in upcoming Nations League

    Croatia's 40-year-old midfielder and captain Luka Modric will remain with the national squad for forthcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian football federation confirmed on Saturday. Modric will be included in the squad coach Slaven Bilic announces on Monday.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Real Madrid defeats Malaga 4-0 under Mourinho

    Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Mourinho backs Mbappe for Ballon d'Or award

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Mourinho emphasizes team play over goal tallies for Real Madrid's Mbappe

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan players showcase talent on European football stage

    Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashes Real Sociedad 4-1

    Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists in Jose Mourinho's first home match as Madrid's coach.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Mourinho takes Real Madrid helm, emphasizes commitment ahead of LaLiga season

    Jose Mourinho held his first Real Madrid press conference, speaking for over 40 minutes in a measured tone before Saturday's LaLiga opener against Espanyol. He stressed that commitment is non-negotiable and rejected the idea the club was gripped by anxiety, instead characterizing the mood as one of anticipation after two trophyless campaigns.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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