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

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

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. Even the presence of Olivier Giroud, whose possession of France’s goalscoring record will not last long into retirement before the younger man overtakes him, reflects his status as Mbappe’s ideal foil. open image in gallery France’s forward Kylian Mbappe speaks with France’s head coach Didier Deschamps The long-mooted move to Real may represent a delayed recognition that Paris Saint-Germain will not win the Champions League; not in the incarnation of PSG Mbappe has known, anyway. open image in gallery Kylian Mbappe disembarks as he arrives at the airport in Paderborn Lippstadt Michel Platini’s nine-goal summer of 1984 remains unrivalled, and not merely statistically. No European scored more than seven goals in a major international tournament after then until Mbappe’s eight in the 2022 World Cup.

History of this topic

Mbappe scores in Intercontinental Cup at same stadium two years after hat-trick at FIFA World Cup 2022 final
5 days, 7 hours ago
The curious case of Kylian Mbappe
1 week, 2 days 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'
2 weeks, 3 days ago
UCL 2024/25: Under-confident Mbappe needs time and love, says Real Madrid boss Ancelotti
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Why is Kylian Mbappe not playing for France in the UEFA Nations League match against Israel?
1 month, 1 week ago
Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory
3 months ago
Mbappe takes a break as France torments Belgium
3 months, 1 week ago
Kylian Mbappe takes Ronaldo's iconic jersey number at Real Madrid; Los Blancos to unveil France captain after Euro final
5 months, 1 week ago
Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé's Euro 2024 comes to a disappointing end with loss to Spain
5 months, 2 weeks ago
High-scoring Spain faces Mbappé's dour France for a spot in the Euro 2024 final
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Euro 2024 semifinals: France hoping captain Kylian Mbappe can deliver against Spain
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Euro 2024: Kolo Muani tries the Mbappe mask, says ‘nothing’ is visible after wearing it
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Euro 2024: Broken nose inhibits Mbappe’s form as France advances into the semifinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappé is enduring a tough Euro 2024. It might not stop France winning the title
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Euro 2024: Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal, says France coach Deschamps
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Euro 2024 quarter-finals: Who are the favourites, players to watch and talking points
5 months, 2 weeks ago
EURO 2024: Bellingham’s intervention, Ronaldo’s star power leads to security concerns
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Mbappé and France into Euro 2024 quarterfinals after Kolo Muani’s late goal beats Belgium 1-0
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Euro 2024: Mbappe, Lewandowski spot kicks in France, Poland stalemate
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Mask off for Kylian Mbappe as France captain ends goalless run at UEFA Euro after 535 mins, equals Just Fontaine's tally
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappé scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe sits out stalemate between France and Netherlands
6 months ago
Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0
6 months ago
Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0
6 months ago
France star Kylian Mbappé stays on bench for Euro 2024 clash with Netherlands
6 months ago
Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024
6 months ago
Austria vs France LIVE: Euro 2024 result and updates as Kylian Mbappe forced off with bloody nose
6 months ago
Kylian Mbappe produces moment of magic – but suffers blow that could define his Euro 2024
6 months ago
Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024
6 months ago
Euro 2024: Mbappe, France on a mission as favourites begin campaign
6 months, 1 week ago
Paris 2024: Mbappe rules out representing France at Olympics because of Real Madrid
6 months, 1 week ago
Euro 2024: Mbappe, Griezmann presence makes France the title favourites
6 months, 1 week ago
Euro 2024: Focus on Mbappe as France aim to bury World Cup heartbreak with third continental title
6 months, 1 week ago
Euro 2024: Can Mbappe help France regain crown? Last dance for Ronaldo?
6 months, 1 week ago
Euro 2024 squads confirmed: Check out every team's updated roster for European Championship in Germany
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 2 weeks ago
All Eyes on Kylian Mbappe as France Aim to Live Up to Euro 2024 Billing
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid in a union of soccer’s top player and club
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Emotional Mbappé confirms he will leave PSG ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid
7 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe fires France warning after Germany friendly defeat
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Mbappe expects future to be decided before Euro 2024, wants to represent France in Olympics
9 months ago
Thierry Henry drops bombshell Kylian Mbappe statement as uncertainty looms over France star’s Olympics participation
9 months ago
Euro 2024 Qualifiers: France destroys 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 for record win
1 year, 1 month ago
What’s the latest on the Mbappe transfer saga and what’s next?
1 year, 4 months ago
Kylian Mbappe future in major doubt after refusal to extend Paris Saint-Germain contract
1 year, 6 months ago
Mbappe looking to reach new heights with ambitious France
1 year, 8 months ago
France 4-0 Netherlands: Kylian Mbappe scores twice in first game since being named French captain
1 year, 8 months ago
Euro 2024 qualifiers: New dawn for France as Mbappé leads team against Netherlands
1 year, 9 months ago
Europe’s top teams get ready to start Euro 2024 qualifying
1 year, 9 months ago

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