Kylian Mbappe will break all records and he’s doing it the old-fashioned way
2 years, 1 month ago

Kylian Mbappe will break all records and he’s doing it the old-fashioned way

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. Klose and Thomas Muller scored a host of goals but Mbappe already appears the World Cup’s greatest match-winner since Ronaldo, the original and Brazilian version. Some of the football-watching world see Mbappe largely in the Champions League, often amid Paris Saint-Germain’s underachievement, and major international tournaments. Now he could become the youngest two-time World Cup winner since Pele; like the Brazilian, he scored in the final as a teenager. And with every game in Qatar, the case to anoint Mbappe the world’s best player seems stronger.

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Kylian Mbappe cooks Sevilla with a golazo, silences critics with big performance in Real Madrid jersey
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Kylian Mbappe cooks Sevilla with a golazo, silences critics with big performance in Real Madrid jersey

Hindustan Times  

Kylian Mbappe silenced his critics with a stunning goal against Sevilla in the LaLiga match on Sunday night. Mbappe, who turned 26 on Friday, had one of the best games in Real Madrid jersey against Sevilla since his arrival at the club. Ahead of Sunday's clash, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said that Mbappe's adaption period is over, and his performance …

The curious case of Kylian Mbappe
1 month ago

The curious case of Kylian Mbappe

Hindustan Times  

What’s going wrong for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid? The French World Cup winner, long considered an exceptional talent destined to feature on the list of football’s greatest player’s, appears to have suddenly forgotten how to play the game. In fact, in the latest El Clasico — Madrid’s famed encounter with arch-rivals Barcelona — in October, Mbappe was caught offside …

Kylian Mbappé: What’s going wrong for French superstar at Real Madrid?
1 month ago

Kylian Mbappé: What’s going wrong for French superstar at Real Madrid?

CNN  

CNN — Some call it confidence; others would say it’s arrogance, but the way Kylian Mbappé has always strutted around the pitch and the unerring self-belief he so evidently possesses have played a huge part in his success as a player and marketability as an athlete. And even though his goal record is not that bad for striker – even …

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'
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Football holds many parallels for teen prodigy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Football holds many parallels for teen prodigy

Hindustan Times  

“What were you doing at 13?” Rajasthan Royals’s post on X bore a heart in pink, the team’s colour, and the name of the youngest player in Indian Premier League history: Vaibhav Suryavanshi. There’s no denying Suryavanshi has what it takes: he made his first-class debut aged 12, three years younger than Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar, scored a 62-ball …

Mbappé extends scoring streak as Real Madrid beats Alaves 3-2 in Spanish league
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mbappé extends scoring streak as Real Madrid beats Alaves 3-2 in Spanish league

New Indian Express  

MADRID: Kylian Mbappé extended his scoring streak with his sixth goal in five matches as Real Madrid defeated Alaves 3-2 to move closer to leader Barcelona in the Spanish league on Tuesday. Mbappé's seventh goal since joining Madrid was a beauty, with the France forward starting a give-and-go with Jude Bellingham with a heal flick and then picking up the …

Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé renewed his quest to win a European title by scoring for Real Madrid in his first Champions League match with the club. “I’m feeling better match after match.” Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was named the man of the match as he was key to keep Stuttgart from capitalizing on its many scoring opportunities. Mbappé won the …

Mbappe's stuttering tournament fizzles out
6 months ago

Mbappe's stuttering tournament fizzles out

China Daily  

Kylian Mbappe cuts a dejected figure after France's loss on Tuesday. Against Spain in the semifinals on Tuesday, Mbappe ditched the vision-restricting facial covering that he had been wearing since breaking his nose in France's opening match, only to watch Les Bleus fall to a 2-1 loss, as Lamine Yamal became the youngest goal scorer in the history of the …

Euro 2024 semifinals: France hoping captain Kylian Mbappe can deliver against Spain
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024 semifinals: France hoping captain Kylian Mbappe can deliver against Spain

The Hindu  

France go into July 9 Euro 2024 semi-final showdown against Spain hoping Kylian Mbappe can finally produce a performance worthy of his superstar status at a tournament in which he has struggled to find form and fitness. Mbappe joined up with the France squad after a difficult final campaign at Paris Saint-Germain which was marred by a slightly messy divorce …

Kylian Mbappé is enduring a tough Euro 2024. It might not stop France winning the title
6 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé is enduring a tough Euro 2024. It might not stop France winning the title

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — He has a broken nose that requires him to wear a vision-limiting face mask. It meant giving up a likely penalty in the impending shootout — which France won 5-3 because of Joao Felix’s miss — but Mbappé simply couldn’t continue. Getting his nose broken in France’s opening group game at Euro 2024 threw him off kilter, …

Euro 2024: Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says France coach Deschamps
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says France coach Deschamps

The Hindu  

French striker and captain Kylian Mbappe asked to be substituted during extra-time in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal win over Portugal because he was tired, his coach Didier Deschamps said. The usually prolific Mbappe has not been at his best during the Euros, scoring once from the penalty spot against Poland but otherwise, failing to convert chances and looking uncomfortable in …

Kylian Mbappe misses hand France a problem as Euro 2024 trend continues
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappe misses hand France a problem as Euro 2024 trend continues

The Independent  

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Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024
6 months, 4 weeks 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’s glittering career is full of European heartbreak - will Euro 2024 change that?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappe’s glittering career is full of European heartbreak - will Euro 2024 change that?

The Independent  

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France are held to a SHOCK goalless draw by Canada - despite a late cameo appearance from Kylian Mbappe - in Les Bleus' final warm-up game before Euro 2024
7 months ago

France are held to a SHOCK goalless draw by Canada - despite a late cameo appearance from Kylian Mbappe - in Les Bleus' final warm-up game before Euro 2024

Daily Mail  

France were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Canada in their final warm-up game ahead of Euro 2024. Kylian Mbappe featured as a substitute as France were held to a goalless draw by Canada Didier Deschamps believes that France can learn from the game despite the result 'In second, we pushed even if with all the changes made, it …

All Eyes on Kylian Mbappe as France Aim to Live Up to Euro 2024 Billing
7 months, 1 week ago

All Eyes on Kylian Mbappe as France Aim to Live Up to Euro 2024 Billing

News 18  

France head into Euro 2024 as quite possibly the standout candidates to lift the trophy but their prospects may to a large extent depend on Kylian Mbappe not being distracted by his club future. “The context around the France team is different,” Deschamps said last week as his squad started to gather to prepare for the Euros at their Clairefontaine …

Kylian Mbappe dedicates goal to his late uncle Alex as France star scores in first game since securing dream move to Real Madrid
7 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappe dedicates goal to his late uncle Alex as France star scores in first game since securing dream move to Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe scored in his first game since his move to Real Madrid was announced and the France star made sure to dedicate his goal to his late uncle. Mbappe's uncle Alex passed away recently, leaving the 25-year-old heartbroken. The former PSG man scored France's third in the 3-0 win over Luexmbourg on Wednesday night and proceeded to reveal a …

Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid in a union of soccer’s top player and club
7 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid in a union of soccer’s top player and club

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé is finally a Real Madrid player. His signing could revive Madrid’s “galatico” squads, when it had some of the world’s top players including Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Brazil’s Ronaldo, David Beckham, Luis Figo and Karim Benzema, among others. “I don’t know if we won the Champion League on Saturday or if we won it today with Mbappé's …

Mbappe wins Ligue 1 player of the year award
8 months ago

Mbappe wins Ligue 1 player of the year award

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe was named France’s player of the year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Paris, as he comes to the end of his seven-season stay with Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe, 25, picked up the prize for the best player in Ligue 1 at the UNFP Trophies gala for the fifth time in a row after a season in which …

Kylian Mbappé‘s relationship with PSG ending on a sour note after starting amid fanfare
8 months ago

Kylian Mbappé‘s relationship with PSG ending on a sour note after starting amid fanfare

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé's relationship with Paris Saint-Germain started with great fanfare but is ending amid ongoing tensions and without a Champions League trophy. Those included an exclusive look at next season’s home strip, an item on a betting site, a clip of PSG’s women’s team reaching the French Cup final, and kickoff times for the match in different parts …

Emotional Mbappé confirms he will leave PSG ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid
8 months ago

Emotional Mbappé confirms he will leave PSG ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé confirmed what the soccer world was long expecting to hear, announcing on Friday he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a widely expected move to Real Madrid. “I think I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.” An emotional-looking Mbappé gulped and paused for breath as he addressed PSG’s fans. According to sports daily L’Equipe, …

Kylian Mbappé trudges off after another Champions League dream with PSG ends
8 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé trudges off after another Champions League dream with PSG ends

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé leaned forward with his head bowed and hands on his thighs. Another Champions League dream with Paris Saint-Germain was over, ruined by the ruthless efficiency of a Borussia Dortmund team that stopped him scoring in both legs of their Champions League semifinal and recorded a 1-0 win in each. We had the chances to score when …

Thierry Henry drops bombshell Kylian Mbappe statement as uncertainty looms over France star’s Olympics participation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Thierry Henry drops bombshell Kylian Mbappe statement as uncertainty looms over France star’s Olympics participation

Hindustan Times  

Kylian Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid as a free agent after the ongoing Ligue 1 season. Speaking to Le Parisien, France legend Thierry Henry hailed the PSG star and is expected to select the attacker in his squad for the Paris Olympics. According to reports, the La Liga side don't want Mbappe to participate in the Olympics, and …

Ligue 1: Mbappe chasing milestones in French league before summer exit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe chasing milestones in French league before summer exit

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe has 12 matches left to play in the French league. Since his debut with Monaco at age 16 in December 2015, Mbappe has scored 185 league goals, making him one of the top 10 marksmen in Ligue 1 history. It’s impossible for the 2018 World Cup winner to catch Delio Onnis, the league’s all-time leader with 299 during …

Kylian Mbappe: The incredible, inevitable rise of a superstar as he leaves PSG
11 months ago

Kylian Mbappe: The incredible, inevitable rise of a superstar as he leaves PSG

New York Times  

He has scored 243 goals in 290 appearances for PSG, winning five Ligue 1 titles to add to the one he won at Monaco, but there has always been the sense of a player who, for once in his life, has found himself having to wait to fulfil his destiny on the very biggest stage in club football. When talking …

PSG v Real Sociedad: Kylian Mbappe is running out of time and must answer one question to fulfil his talent
11 months ago

PSG v Real Sociedad: Kylian Mbappe is running out of time and must answer one question to fulfil his talent

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. Mbappe’s career since the World Cup has otherwise been characterised by a …

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland may surpass Messi and Ronaldo
1 year ago

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland may surpass Messi and Ronaldo

LA Times  

For more than a decade Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the center of a fierce and largely unsettled debate over who is the greatest player in soccer history. Playing much of their careers against one another in Spain’s La Liga — Messi for Barcelona and Ronaldo for Real Madrid — they pushed one another, combining for 19 …

Mbappe becomes youngest to 300 goals, upstages Ronaldo and Messi; Thierry Henry cites 'room for improvement'
1 year, 1 month ago

Mbappe becomes youngest to 300 goals, upstages Ronaldo and Messi; Thierry Henry cites 'room for improvement'

Hindustan Times  

Kylian Mbappé has scored 300 career goals faster than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the eleventh goal Mbappé achieved the feat over the weekend in a 14-0 rout of Gibraltar at the age of 24 years and 333 days. “What this kid is doing is really out of this world,” said Henry, …

Mbappé has reached 300 career goals faster than Messi or Ronaldo, Thierry Henry is impressed
1 year, 1 month ago

Mbappé has reached 300 career goals faster than Messi or Ronaldo, Thierry Henry is impressed

Hindustan Times  

Mbappé achieved the feat over the weekend in a 14-0 rout of Gibraltar at the age of 24 years and 333 days. HT Image "What this kid is doing is really out of this world," said Henry, who is now in charge of leading the new generation of France's players as coach of the Under-21 team. Mbappé then replicated another …

Kylian Mbappe can’t be happy with his form, says France coach Didier Deschamps
1 year, 3 months ago

Kylian Mbappe can’t be happy with his form, says France coach Didier Deschamps

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe cannot be satisfied with his recent performances, France coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday as he named his squad for a Euro qualifier against the Netherlands and a friendly with Scotland. PSG were crushed 4-1 at Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday and the 24-old-year forward had little influence in the match at St James’ Park. …

What’s the latest on the Mbappe transfer saga and what’s next?
1 year, 5 months ago

What’s the latest on the Mbappe transfer saga and what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The French striker looks set to leave PSG after missing their preseason tour, but will Al-Hilal’s record-breaking offer tempt him? Monaco to PSG: A star is born In 2016, 17-year-old Mbappe signed his first professional contract for France’s Ligue 1 side Monaco. PSG ready to sell Mbappe Since his move to PSG, Mbappe has consistently broken club records, including becoming …

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe named best player for fourth time in row
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe named best player for fourth time in row

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe was voted the Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth successive time Sunday after helping Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th French title. Mbappe, scorer of 40 goals this campaign, snubbed Real Madrid at the end of last season and signed a new three-year contract to stay with PSG. Don’t Miss: Erik Ten Hag issues final …

Kylian Mbappe Named Best French Player for Fourth Time in a Row
1 year, 7 months ago

Kylian Mbappe Named Best French Player for Fourth Time in a Row

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe was voted the Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth successive time Sunday after helping Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th French title. Mbappe, scorer of 40 goals this campaign, snubbed Real Madrid at the end of last season and signed a new three-year contract to stay with PSG. Franck Haise of Lens was named coach …

Kylian Mbappe Named Best French Player for Fourth Time in Row
1 year, 7 months ago

Kylian Mbappe Named Best French Player for Fourth Time in Row

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe was voted the Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth successive time Sunday after helping Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th French title. Mbappe, scorer of 40 goals this campaign, snubbed Real Madrid at the end of last season and signed a new three-year contract to stay with PSG. Franck Haise of Lens was named coach …

Mbappe looking to reach new heights with ambitious France
1 year, 9 months ago

Mbappe looking to reach new heights with ambitious France

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe’s rise continued as France started their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win against the Netherlands and the forward will be looking to reach new heights as Les Bleus face Ireland away in Group B on Monday. Mbappe has scored 38 goals for France and sits in fifth place overall in the list of the country’s top …

Kylian Mbappe Scores Last-minute Winner as PSG Bounce Back from European Exit
1 year, 10 months ago

Kylian Mbappe Scores Last-minute Winner as PSG Bounce Back from European Exit

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe broke away to score a last-minute winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Brest 2-1 on Saturday, a result that will go a small way towards healing the wound of their midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. They took the lead on their trip to Brittany in the 37th minute when Carlos Soler followed in to …

Kylian Mbappe scripts history, becomes PSG’s all-time top scorer with 201 goals
1 year, 10 months ago

Kylian Mbappe scripts history, becomes PSG’s all-time top scorer with 201 goals

Live Mint  

French national team's forward Kylian Mbappe has now become Paris St Germain’s all-time top scorer with 201 goals following this match against Nantes in Ligue 1 where PSG defeated Nantes by 4-2. Mbappe produced the sixth and last goal of the match which gave him his 201st goal for PSG and eclipsed Edinson Cavani's record. After the final whistle, the …

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Goal Record as PSG Win Ahead of Bayern Munich Showdown
1 year, 10 months ago

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Goal Record as PSG Win Ahead of Bayern Munich Showdown

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer with his 201st goal for the club as the Ligue 1 leaders warmed up for their crunch trip to Bayern Munich with a 4-2 win over Nantes on Saturday. PSG had earlier squandered a two-goal lead, with Lionel Messi putting them ahead and a Jaouen Hadjam own goal making it 2-0 inside …

Kylian Mbappe becomes PSG’s record goal-scorer
1 year, 10 months ago

Kylian Mbappe becomes PSG’s record goal-scorer

Al Jazeera  

French footballer scores his 201st goal for the club, going past Edison Cavani’s record. Kylian Mbappe has become Paris St Germain’s all-time top scorer after he helped his side extend its Ligue 1 lead to a provisional 11 points in a 4-2 home win against Nantes. The 24-year-old Mbappe found the back of the net two minutes into stoppage time …

Mbappe becomes PSG’s all-time top scorer
1 year, 10 months ago

Mbappe becomes PSG’s all-time top scorer

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time leading scorer when he netted in added time of the 4-2 win over Nantes in the French league on Saturday. Producing the sixth and last goal of the match gave Mbappe his 201st goal for PSG and eclipsed Edinson Cavani’s record. “I play to write history, and I always said that I …

Kylian Mbappe: 'Never going to get over World Cup final loss'
2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe: 'Never going to get over World Cup final loss'

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe said he had been through some “difficult times” since the defeat in World Cup final to Argentina. Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. “I think I’m never going to get over …

FIFA World Cup: France goal machine Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: France goal machine Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot

The Hindu  

France’s Kylian Mbappe finished as the Golden Boot winner at the Qatar World Cup 2022 with eight goals. Mbappe scored his first goal of the World Cup in France’s first group-stage match against Australia. In the 68th minute, Ousmane Dembele floated in a wonderful cross from the right, and Mbappe headed the ball into the net to give France a …

The agony of Kylian Mbappe
2 years ago

The agony of Kylian Mbappe

Hindustan Times  

It is a picture that jolts you. Kylian Mbappe sitting in the France dugout after the end of the World Cup final against Argentina, numb to everything around him, just staring into nothingness. France's Kylian Mbappe sits on the bench at the end of the World Cup final Here was a guy who had become only the second man since …

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
2 years ago

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Deccan Chronicle  

Lusail: Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup final, he ended the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title. Mbappé scored a second penalty in extra time, about 10 minutes after Messi had given Argentina the lead again in …

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side
2 years ago

Mbappé electrifies in World Cup epic, ends up on losing side

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup final, he ended the tournament as the leading scorer with eight goals, and he still missed out on winning a second straight title. Mbappé scored a second penalty in extra time, about 10 minutes after Messi had given Argentina the lead …

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina
2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe sets World Cup record despite defeat to Argentina

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 Kylian Mbappe took his tally of World Cup …

Kylian Mbappe scores two goals in two minutes as France equalise with Argentina in World Cup final
2 years ago

Kylian Mbappe scores two goals in two minutes as France equalise with Argentina in World Cup final

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 Kylian Mbappe scored a remarkable, quickfire brace in …

Rio Ferdinand leads the plaudits for Kylian Mbappe after the French star nets twice in 95 SECONDS
2 years ago

Rio Ferdinand leads the plaudits for Kylian Mbappe after the French star nets twice in 95 SECONDS

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand led the plaudits for Kylian Mbappe after the 23-year-old superstar scored twice in 95 seconds to claw France back from 2-0 down against Argentina in the World Cup final to force extra-time. Kylian Mbappe netted two quickfire goals in 95 seconds to claw France back from 2-0 down Rio Ferdinand heaped praise on the 23-year-old forward after he …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Deepika Padukone, Iker Casillas Unveil Trophy
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Deepika Padukone, Iker Casillas Unveil Trophy

The Quint  

The virus in the French camp had caused Dalot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot to miss the semifinal against Morocco and had also affected central defenders Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate, and winger Kingsley Coman, who didn't participate in the training session on Friday due to a cold -- a fact which the French football federation confirmed on Friday. Argentina became …

FIFA World Cup final: How France and Kylian Mbappe can win another title
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup final: How France and Kylian Mbappe can win another title

Firstpost  

Here’s what France need to do to outwit Argentina and clinch the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. France are looking to become the first country to successfully defend their World Cup title in 60 years and Didier Deschamps the first coach to guide his team to back-to-back championships since 1938. At his disposal he has a talented and cohesive squad …

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