Cesc Fabregas says Kylian Mbappe will have NO excuses despite requiring a mask after suffering a broken nose in France's opening game at Euro 2024
9 months ago

Cesc Fabregas says Kylian Mbappe will have NO excuses despite requiring a mask after suffering a broken nose in France's opening game at Euro 2024

Daily Mail  

Cesc Fabregas has said he doesn't expect Kylian Mbappe's performances at Euro 2024 to be impacted despite the France captain suffering a broken nose. However, Fabregas insisted that despite the fact wearing a mask would be new for Mbappe, he would have no excuses for a dip in his performances. Cesc Fabregas has said he doesn't expect Kylian Mbappe's performances at Euro 2024 in Germany to be impacted despite the France captain suffering a broken nose at the tournament The forward was left with the brutal injury after colliding with Austria defender Kevin Danso Mbappe is set to have a mask fitted to ensure he can return to action in the coming days 'I think he will be fine,' he told BBC Sport. Fabregas admitted it would be a different experience for Mbappe but said it wouldn't faze him The former Spain midfielder played with a mask for Chelsea after breaking his nose in 2015 Fabregas continued: 'When it happened against Stoke we had a game three days later.

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Kylian Mbappe 'issues dressing-room rallying cry after missing another penalty in Athletic Bilbao defeat as struggling Real Madrid star states that he wants to be the leader of the team'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappe 'issues dressing-room rallying cry after missing another penalty in Athletic Bilbao defeat as struggling Real Madrid star states that he wants to be the leader of the team'

Daily Mail  

The Frenchman missed two penalties in defeats in the space of seven days Kylian Mbappe has endured an underwhelming start to the season in Spain Kylian Mbappe reportedly held talks with some of Real Madrid's key players following Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, stating his intention to be more a leader going forward. Mbappe saw his spot-kick saved in …

Watch: Mbappe officially unveiled as Real Madrid player
8 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Mbappe officially unveiled as Real Madrid player

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as …

Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to Spain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to Spain

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Even without the mask, Kylian Mbappé was outclassed by a 16-year-old wonderkid. Mbappé ditched the vision-restricting mask that he had been wearing since breaking his nose in France’s opening match but Les Bleus fell to a 2-1 loss to Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday as Lamine Yamal became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the European …

Spain vs France, Euro 2024: Deschamps puts faith in Mbappe finding form amid struggles with nose injury
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain vs France, Euro 2024: Deschamps puts faith in Mbappe finding form amid struggles with nose injury

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps is putting his faith in captain and leading striker Kylian Mbappe finding form in Tuesday’s European Championship semifinal against Spain despite struggling through the tournament. Deschamps made it clear Mbappe will be playing in the match at the Munich Football Arena, despite coming off with fatigue in its quarterfinal win over Portugal last Friday and also …

Euro 2024: Kolo Muani tries the Mbappe mask, says ‘nothing’ is visible after wearing it
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Kolo Muani tries the Mbappe mask, says ‘nothing’ is visible after wearing it

The Hindu  

France striker Randal Kolo Muani didn’t quite appreciate the difficulty teammate Kylian Mbappe was experiencing wearing a protective mask at Euro 2024 until he tried it on. Still, Kolo Muani jumped to his captain’s defence at a news conference at France’s training base in Paderborn Germany, praising his leadership skills and saying there was still time for Mbappe to make …

Kolo Muani has tried Mbappé's protective mask and it was an eye-opener: ‘You really see nothing’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolo Muani has tried Mbappé's protective mask and it was an eye-opener: ‘You really see nothing’

Associated Press  

France striker Randal Kolo Muani didn’t quite appreciate the difficulty teammate Kylian Mbappé was experiencing wearing a protective mask at Euro 2024 until he tried it on. “You really see nothing,” Kolo Muani said Sunday. “It’s natural for him,” Kolo Muani said of the 25-year-old Mbappé being captain. “To see him not score, it’s up to us to help him, …

Euro 2024: Broken nose inhibits Mbappe’s form as France advances into the semifinals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Broken nose inhibits Mbappe’s form as France advances into the semifinals

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe’s broken nose remains a major concern for France as they head to the European Championship semi-finals, even if the France captain says he is not too bothered by his indifferent form. I’ve only scored one goal but we are in the semifinals and I’m very happy.” Mbappe’s contribution has been limited largely because of the broken nose he …

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a black mask in Portugal vs France?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Why is Kylian Mbappe wearing a black mask in Portugal vs France?

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe is starting for France in its Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Portugal at the Volsparkstadion Hamburg in Germany on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH | FRANCE VS PORTUGAL LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 The France captain is struggling with his peripheral vision in the masks that were fitted to protect his broken nose from his country’s opening game at Euro …

Euro 2024: More changes to Mbappe face mask as France star’s problems persist
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: More changes to Mbappe face mask as France star’s problems persist

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe has had more masks than goals at the European Championship. The France captain is struggling with his peripheral vision in the masks that were fitted to protect his broken nose from his country’s opening game at Euro 2024. “Everything in front of him is fine, but there’s a delay with his peripheral vision.” Mbappe broke his nose in …

More changes to Mbappé face mask as France star’s Euro 2024 problems persist
8 months, 3 weeks ago

More changes to Mbappé face mask as France star’s Euro 2024 problems persist

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Kylian Mbappé has had more masks than goals at the European Championship. The France captain is struggling with his peripheral vision in the masks that were fitted to protect his broken nose from his country’s opening game at Euro 2024. “Everything in front of him is fine, but there’s a delay with his peripheral vision.” Mbappé broke …

Kylian Mbappé says he feels like he’s in a virtual reality game wearing his mask at Euro 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappé says he feels like he’s in a virtual reality game wearing his mask at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Kylian Mbappé felt like he was in a virtual reality game when playing in a mask to protect his broken nose at the European Championship. But clearly he does not enjoy playing his role as the masked man of Euro 2024 — “an absolute horror,” he said. “I had the impression in the first game that I …

Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland. “But when he sweats, that sticks in his eyes and he needed to wipe his eyes.” Still, Mbappé remained France’s most dangerous attacker and finally got his first goal in six matches at the tournament …

Kylian Mbappé scores but encounters issues wearing protective mask on return for France at Euro 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappé scores but encounters issues wearing protective mask on return for France at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — France coach Didier Deschamps highlighted the problems Kylian Mbappé faced wearing a mask to protect his broken nose in the 1-1 draw with Poland at the European Championship on Tuesday. Mbappé scored a second-half penalty to mark his return to France’s starting lineup, eight days after sustaining the bloody injury late in the 1-0 win over Austria …

Kylian Mbappé is getting used to his new mask ahead of France's game against Poland, teammate says
9 months ago

Kylian Mbappé is getting used to his new mask ahead of France's game against Poland, teammate says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France captain Kylian Mbappé is …

Masked Kylian Mbappe scores two goals in first match since breaking nose at Euro 2024
9 months ago

Masked Kylian Mbappe scores two goals in first match since breaking nose at Euro 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France captain Kylian Mbappe took part in a …

Masked Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France in a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of his Euro 2024 return after suffering horror nose break during victory against Austria
9 months ago

Masked Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France in a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of his Euro 2024 return after suffering horror nose break during victory against Austria

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France while wearing a mask during a behind-closed-doors friendly as he targets a return at Euro 2024 after breaking his nose. Real Madrid frontman Mbappe, sporting a sleek black mask, scored twice and laid on two assists, having played in each of the friendly's 30-minute halves. Masked Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France during a …

Kylian Mbappe is set to join exclusive list of masked players at Euro 2024 but is it a good thing? How players have fared when donning the infamous 'Zorro' mask
9 months ago

Kylian Mbappe is set to join exclusive list of masked players at Euro 2024 but is it a good thing? How players have fared when donning the infamous 'Zorro' mask

Daily Mail  

French superstar Kylian Mbappe looks set to wear a protective mask for the remainder of Euro 2024. Kylian Mbappe will be forced to wear a protective mask for the remainder of Euro 2024 The 25-year-old suffered a broken nose after clashing with Austrian defender Kevin Danso He is expected to miss France's remaining two group games but will likely return …

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0
9 months ago

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on June 21. Antoine Griezmann missed France's best chances while Xavi Simons had a goal ruled out for the Dutch in the first goalless draw of the tournament. I thought the wiser decision was to keep him on the bench.” …

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0
9 months ago

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday. Antoine Griezmann missed France’s best chances while Xavi Simons had a goal ruled out for the Dutch in the first goalless draw of the tournament. France’s buildup was dominated by speculation on whether Mbappé would …

Euro 2024: Why is Mbappe wearing a black mask in Netherlands vs France?
9 months ago

Euro 2024: Why is Mbappe wearing a black mask in Netherlands vs France?

The Hindu  

France made a major change in their started line-up as its captain Kylian Mbappe started from the bench in their Group D match of the Euro 2024 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. Mbappe suffered a broken nose, an aerial collision when his face struck Kevin Danso’s shoulder, during France’s 1-0 win against Austria in Euro 2024 and …

France star Kylian Mbappé stays on bench for Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands
9 months ago

France star Kylian Mbappé stays on bench for Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Kylian Mbappé was left out of France’s starting lineup for its 0-0 draw with the Netherlands at the European Championship on Friday. Mbappé trained wearing a face mask on Thursday and coach Didier Deschamps sounded optimistic that his star forward would be able to play. He emerged before Friday’s game wearing a plain black face mask for …

Kylian Mbappe starts on the BENCH for France in Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands... with Didier Deschamps forced to reshuffle his side after the striker suffered a broken nose
9 months ago

Kylian Mbappe starts on the BENCH for France in Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands... with Didier Deschamps forced to reshuffle his side after the striker suffered a broken nose

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe is on the bench for France's Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands tonight. Kylian Mbappe will reportedly start on the bench for France's clash against the Netherlands It comes after Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France's clash with Austria Didier Deschamps has been forced to reshuffle his side due to Mbappe's injury Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram …

Masked Mbappé trains for Netherlands match at Euro 2024, coach optimistic he’ll play
9 months ago

Masked Mbappé trains for Netherlands match at Euro 2024, coach optimistic he’ll play

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Kylian Mbappé trained wearing a blue, white and red face mask with the rest of his teammates on Thursday ahead of France’s game against the Netherlands at Euro 2024. “We’ll do all we can to ensure that he’ll be available tomorrow.” Mbappé broke his nose in France’s opening 1-0 win over Austria on Monday when his face …

Kylian Mbappe is pictured in training for the first time since breaking his nose during France's victory over Austria amid doubts over Real Madrid star's participation in the rest of Euros group stage
9 months ago

Kylian Mbappe is pictured in training for the first time since breaking his nose during France's victory over Austria amid doubts over Real Madrid star's participation in the rest of Euros group stage

Daily Mail  

The forward suffered the gruesome blow in a collision against Austria on Monday Kylian Mbappe has been pictured in training wearing bandages on his nose after his gruesome injury during France's Euro 2024 opener against Austria. Former France team doctor Fabrice Bryand told L'Equipe that Mbappe would be sidelined for 10 days at a minimum - ruling him out of …

Kylian Mbappé trains at Euro 2024 with bandage on broken nose and social media post causing intrigue
9 months ago

Kylian Mbappé trains at Euro 2024 with bandage on broken nose and social media post causing intrigue

Associated Press  

PADERBORN, Germany — Kylian Mbappé returned to light training Wednesday with a bandage covering his broken nose in the first public appearance by the France superstar since his bloody injury that shook the European Championship. “Without risks, there are no victories,” the striker wrote on Instagram in the only comment so far from Mbappé or the French team management on …

Didier Deschamps reveals Kylian Mbappe WILL undergo surgery after the tournament and insists he's 'already feeling better' ahead of more tests today
9 months ago

Didier Deschamps reveals Kylian Mbappe WILL undergo surgery after the tournament and insists he's 'already feeling better' ahead of more tests today

Daily Mail  

Didier Deschamps has provided fans with an update on Kylian Mbappe, stating he will undergo surgery after the tournament and that further assessments will be taking place on Wednesday. Mbappe was forced off with the brutal injury during the latter stages of Les Bleus' 1-0 victory over Austria in their opening group game of the tournament on Monday night. The …

Mbappé is set to join a list of football stars who wore protective masks in games
9 months ago

Mbappé is set to join a list of football stars who wore protective masks in games

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappé is always a marked man. The Associated Press looks at some others to have used this type of protective equipment on a field: Son Heung-min broke his eye socket while playing for Tottenham in the Champions League about three weeks before the 2022 World Cup and required surgery, meaning he had to don a mask for South Korea's …

The masked man: Mbappé set to join list of soccer stars needing to wear a protective masks in games
9 months ago

The masked man: Mbappé set to join list of soccer stars needing to wear a protective masks in games

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Kylian Mbappé is always a marked man. He wouldn’t be first soccer player needing to wear a mask, as Mbappé himself has pointed out. The Associated Press looks at some others who have used this type of protective equipment on a soccer field: Son Heung-min Son broke his eye socket while playing for Tottenham in the Champions …

Kylian Mbappé due for tests on his broken nose as France gets ‘positive’ news on the striker
9 months ago

Kylian Mbappé due for tests on his broken nose as France gets ‘positive’ news on the striker

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Kylian Mbappé was due to have tests on his broken nose on Wednesday as France tried to assess what part he could play in the European Championship. The French Football Federation said it had received “positive” news about Mbappé’s chances of continuing at the tournament as he will not need immediate surgery. But all in all, I’d …

Roy Keane blasts Kylian Mbappé after bloody nose incident: ‘This is out of order’
9 months ago

Roy Keane blasts Kylian Mbappé after bloody nose incident: ‘This is out of order’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roy Keane insisted Kylian Mbappe was “out of …

France release overnight Kylian Mbappe update after their superstar's nose was brutally broken against Austria, putting him into hospital and risking his Euro 2024 participation
9 months ago

France release overnight Kylian Mbappe update after their superstar's nose was brutally broken against Austria, putting him into hospital and risking his Euro 2024 participation

Daily Mail  

France have received a major boost in their hopes to win Euro 2024 after it was revealed that Kylian Mbappe will not require an operation despite suffering a broken nose. However, in good news for Didier Deschamps' side, French journalist Julien Laurens reported in the early hours of Tuesday morning that Mbappe will not require an operation on his nose. …

Mbappe breaks nose in France's Euro 2024 win against Austria
9 months, 1 week ago

Mbappe breaks nose in France's Euro 2024 win against Austria

Hindustan Times  

France captain Kylian Mbappe broke his nose during his side's 1-0 win over Austria at Euro 2024 on Monday, a source close to the player told AFP. Kylian Mbappe of France sits on the pitch, hand over his bloody nose, as the referee holds the yellow card, during a Group D match against Austria Mbappe's head violently collided with the …

UEFA Euro 2024: Austria’s Danso apologises for Mbappe’s broken nose
9 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Euro 2024: Austria’s Danso apologises for Mbappe’s broken nose

Al Jazeera  

Austria’s Kevin Danso has sent a message of sympathy to French striker Kylian Mbappe, who broke his nose in a collision with the defender’s shoulder during their Euro 2024 match. “To French supporters: I am sorry that Kylian Mbappe was injured from our duel,” added Danso, whose back was turned when Mbappe’s face struck his shoulder. France’s 25-year-old talisman was …

Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024

New Indian Express  

DUSSELDORF, Germany: Kylian Mbappé’s facial injury in France’s 1-0 win against Austria on Monday has put in doubt whether he will continue at the European Championship. An aerial head-on-shoulder collision with Austria’s Kevin Danso left Mbappé curled on the field with his nose bloodied and swollen late in the Group D game at Dusseldorf Arena. I cannot at this stage …

Kylian Mbappe sustains suspected broken nose amid France's 1-0 win against Austria, asks for mask suggestions
9 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappe sustains suspected broken nose amid France's 1-0 win against Austria, asks for mask suggestions

India TV News  

France's campaign-commencing victory in Euro 2024 against Austria on Monday, June 17 was marred by a suspected broken nose for Kylian Mbappe, the star footballer for the two-time Euro champions. According to French media, the star player and the captain, Mbappe, might miss a couple of games for France in the ongoing UEFA Euro Championship. French manager Didier Deschamps, who …

Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Kylian Mbappé’s facial injury in France’s 1-0 win against Austria on Monday has put in doubt whether he will continue at the European Championship. I cannot at this stage give the answer.” Mbappé’s obvious pain following the incident prompted Austria goalkeeper Patrick Pentz to signal for urgent medical assistance. “We’re worried to see Kylian leave the field …

Kylian Mbappe could miss the rest of France's Euro 2024 campaign as Real Madrid new boy is 'rushed to hospital for surgery' after suffering broken nose following brutal collision with Austria rival
9 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappe could miss the rest of France's Euro 2024 campaign as Real Madrid new boy is 'rushed to hospital for surgery' after suffering broken nose following brutal collision with Austria rival

Daily Mail  

Medics have suggested that Kylian Mbappe could be sidelined for at least ten days by surgery on a broken nose and possibly even longer – putting his Euro 2024 campaign in serious doubt. France coach Didier Deschamps said his new captain Mbappe ‘didn’t get off lightly’ after a collision with Austrian defender Kevin Danso later in the 1-0 win over …

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas to wear protective face mask after trip to visit specialist in Milan following nose break
9 years, 11 months ago

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas to wear protective face mask after trip to visit specialist in Milan following nose break

Daily Mail  

Ortholabsport have also made masks for Petr Cech and Fernando Torres The Spaniard will wear guard branded with his initials and squad number Chelsea midfielder has travelled to Italy to have a protective mask fitted Cesc Fabregas had his nose broken in a challenge with Charlie Adam Cesc Fabregas will wear a special protective face mask for Chelsea after breaking …

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