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.
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… Mourinho's predecessors Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa struggled to strike a balance between attack and defence while lining up with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. …
Real Madrid star players are compatible: MourinhoCitizen Digital
… None of Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso or Alvaro Arbeloa could fit the team's attacking stars - Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham - in together without compromising the team defensively. …
Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sightsCitizen Digital
Real Madrid's Asencio to miss start of season with thigh injury By AFP July 31, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid's Spanish defender #17 Raul Asencio react during the …
Real Madrid's Asencio to miss start of season with thigh injuryCitizen Digital
Modric extends contract with AC Milan By AFP July 24, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (C) kicks the ball flanked by France's forward Kylian Mbappe (L) during the …
Modric extends contract with AC MilanCitizen Digital
… The duo feature alongside stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham in the lineup. …
Vozinha, Haaland named in fan-voted World Cup dream teamCitizen Digital
… Global stars also remained a major draw, with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Ferran Torres ranking among the most searched footballers by Kenyan users. …
What Kenyans searched for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Google revealsCitizen Digital
… Messi touched the ball only 54 times, with almost half of those coming in extra-time, and never looked like scoring the goal that would allow him to equal Kylian Mbappe's overall World Cup record tally of 22. …
Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup finalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSpain's players celebrate after they won the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. [AFP] Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after …
Mbappe wins World Cup Golden BootCitizen Digital
… Kylian Mbappe became the competition's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals -- one ahead of Messi, who can reclaim the record on Sunday. …
Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalCitizen Digital
… Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in an entertaining 6-4 win in the heat of Miami while France's Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history by netting twice. …
Tuchel: England took first step towards elite nations with France winFrance 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →