After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is next best: Mourinho as he picks Euro 2020 favourites
3 years, 7 months ago

After Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is next best: Mourinho as he picks Euro 2020 favourites

India TV News  

With just a week to go for the much-awaited Euro 2020, which was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 crisis engulfing the entire globe last year, football pundit and famed manager Jose Mourinho has picked his favourite for the European extravaganza. While he is also impressed with England and has shown willingness to put his money on them, the new AS Roma manager couldn't help but admire the strength and quality of current world champions France. He further added that they are further unbeatable with somebody like Kylian Mbappe in the team, who has done everything to prove he is the third-best footballer behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Mbappe goes with everything to try to prove to everyone that after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he is the next best," Mourinho wrote.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's prediction on Kylian Mbappe goes viral after French star's struggles at Real Madrid
1 month, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's prediction on Kylian Mbappe goes viral after French star's struggles at Real Madrid

Firstpost  

Though Kylian Mbappe has scored 10 goals for Real Madrid since joining the Spanish champions from Paris Saint-Germain, he has faced a barrage of criticism after missing a penalty in back-to-back games across competitions. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who had scored more than 300 goals in nine seasons for Real Madrid, had expected Kylian Mbappe to initially struggle following his …

Euro 2024: Mbappe, Griezmann presence makes France the title favourites
7 months ago

Euro 2024: Mbappe, Griezmann presence makes France the title favourites

Al Jazeera  

A highly talented France team is primed and ready to win its first European Football Championship in 24 years. ⚽ France – Key Euros Stats ⚽ Euro appearances: 10 Euro titles: 2 Best finish: Winners Euros record: W21 D12 L10 Goals scored: 69 Biggest win: 5-0 Player to watch: Antoine Griezmann World ranking: 2nd Team nickname: Les Bleus Group fixtures: …

It’s Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe again as FIFA reveals 3 finalists for The Best Men's Player Award
1 year, 11 months ago

It’s Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe again as FIFA reveals 3 finalists for The Best Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Eight weeks after record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi guided Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, the international governing body of association football has revealed the three-player shortlist for the prestigious Best Men’s Player award. Paris Saint Germain superstars Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema have been announced as the three nominees for the FIFA Best …

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 …

Mbappe vs Messi: Winner takes all at World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Mbappe vs Messi: Winner takes all at World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

France can win the World Cup even if Mbappe is kept quiet. It was not France vs Argentina, but a number 10 versus number 10; Paris Saint-Germain teammates tied for the Golden Boot; one approaching the end of his extended reign over football versus one who already has one hand on his throne; a man desperately vying for World Cup …

Why Kylian Mbappe and France are better off without Karim Benzema
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Kylian Mbappe and France are better off without Karim Benzema

The Independent  

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Gary Neville claims Kylian Mbappe is the heir to replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 10 months ago

Gary Neville claims Kylian Mbappe is the heir to replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville believes Kylian Mbappe can replace Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's best player by the end of 2022. Gary Neville claims Kylian Mbappe could go on to become the world's standout player Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the game for more than a decade Neville has told Sky Sports, that should Mbappe win the …

Kylian Mbappe is looking to Cristiano Ronaldo, not Lionel Messi
4 years, 11 months ago

Kylian Mbappe is looking to Cristiano Ronaldo, not Lionel Messi

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe has suggested he cannot replicate what Lionel Messi has achieved at Barcelona and will instead look to Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration. However, when it comes to choosing between Messi and Ronaldo on who to model his career path on, Mbappe acknowledged his switch from Monaco to PSG means he cannot follow in the footsteps of Barca's six-time Ballon …

Lionel Messi 'not normal' but Cesc Fabregas backs Kylian Mbappe to become world's best
5 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi 'not normal' but Cesc Fabregas backs Kylian Mbappe to become world's best

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe will succeed Lionel Messi and become the best player in the world, according to Cesc Fabregas. Asked if there could be a player like his former Barca team-mate Messi in the future, Fabregas told AS: "I think that's probably impossible. https://t.co/p8fECtQGXE — Cesc Fàbregas Soler August 29, 2019 Monaco midfielder Fabregas has been able to watch Mbappe at …

World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff feels football could become India's most popular sport ahead of cricket
5 years, 9 months ago

World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff feels football could become India's most popular sport ahead of cricket

The Hindu  

Frenchman Youri Djorkaeff has played for nine clubs, including Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, English outfits Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers among others, in an 18-year career which was studded with a World Cup medal in 1998. RELATED| PSG assessing India as a market for investment "PSG need good competition in Ligue 1 - a good second and third competitor - to …

Kylian Mbappe beats Harry Kane to be named most valuable footballer
6 years, 2 months ago

Kylian Mbappe beats Harry Kane to be named most valuable footballer

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe's meteoric rise to the top of world football has seen him ranked as the game's most valuable player. Having starred with France during their World Cup triumph this summer, 19-year-old Mbappe has leaped ahead of Tottenham star Harry Kane in the rankings to top the list. Kylian Mbappe has been named the world's most valuable player by CIES …

Trezeguet: Mbappe to take over from Messi and Ronaldo
6 years, 3 months ago

Trezeguet: Mbappe to take over from Messi and Ronaldo

The Hindu  

French forward Kylian Mbappe is the future of global football, according to his fellow countryman David Trezeguet. Mbappe was named in the FIFPro World XI on Monday following his exploits in France's World Cup triumph, while the PSG star was also named Ligue 1 player of the month. RELATED| FIFA Best Award a dream come true for Modric Luka Modric …

Stefan de Vrij claims Kylian Mbappe is a tougher opponent than Cristiano Ronaldo
6 years, 4 months ago

Stefan de Vrij claims Kylian Mbappe is a tougher opponent than Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is not the best player he has faced in his career but French starlet Kylian Mbappe is. Despite his high-profile move, Ronaldo has struggled to make an impact and has uncharacteristically failed to find the back of the net in his three Serie A games so far. Stefan de Vrij …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Time for Deschamps' talented France to win trophy
6 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Time for Deschamps' talented France to win trophy

India TV News  

France has options, too many perhaps. And that's without Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, a four-time Champions League winner once again overlooked by coach Didier Deschamps. Here's a closer look at the France team: COACH After the disappointment of losing the European Championship final at home to Portugal two years ago, Deschamps has a settled squad with experience and excitement. …

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