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1 week, 6 days ago

Riviera gems: Monaco’s renowned soccer academy keeps churning out some of France’s biggest stars

MONACO — Years before a statue in his honor was erected in the south-east corner of the Emirates Stadium, a young and ambitious Thierry Henry was honing his skills hundreds of miles from London, in a warmer, sunnier place on the French Riviera. “We are feeding the first team with good players coming from the academy every season,” Monaco CEO …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mbappé enduring ‘difficult moment’ as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to Athletic

Associated Press

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé admitted he is going through a difficult moment as he missed another penalty kick and Real Madrid lost ground to Barcelona in the Spanish league after a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am.” Mbappé sent the penalty shot …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mbappé's misfire at Anfield compounds his rocky start at Real Madrid

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — When Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the penalty spot, it was his moment to show he joined Real Madrid to shine in the biggest games, against the biggest opponents. Instead, Mbappé’s kick was saved by Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper, adding another frustrating stumble to the striker’s first season with the Spanish powerhouse. The depth of its poor play …

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Kylian Mbappe lacking in confidence: Real Madrid boss after loss vs Liverpool

India Today

Kylian Mbappe endured another frustrating outing for Real Madrid on Wednesday night, as the French striker failed to make a significant impact in his team's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League. Despite these difficulties, manager Carlo Ancelotti remained supportive of his star forward, describing him as an "extraordinary" player who simply needs time and patience to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

France coach says Mbappé's dip in form is due to both psychological and physical reasons

Associated Press

PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday that there are both physical and psychological reasons for Kylian Mbappé's rough patch of form. After France drew 0-0 with Israel in the Nations League, Deschamps was again asked about the reasons behind the Real Madrid striker’s absence from his squad. There is a physical element, and a psychological one.” Mbappé’s performances …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Struggling captain Mbappé once again left out of France squad

Associated Press

Struggling to make an impact at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has again been left out of the France squad. He would not elaborate on his choice to do without the striker, but said it was not related to recent reports in Swedish media that the former Paris Saint-Germain star was the subject of a rape investigation “I’m not going to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa cause Champions League upset, beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in Birmingham with Prince William watching on

ABC

Aston Villa has defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League thanks to a brilliant late Jhon Duran goal as the hosts celebrated in style their first home game in Europe's elite club competition for 41 years. Duran's goal came against the run of play as Bayern enjoyed two-thirds of possession and the best chances but found Villa's World Cup-winning …

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3 months ago

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder

Associated Press

PARIS — It took a huge blunder to gift Paris Saint-Germain victory in the first Champions League match of its post-galactico era. For the first time in more than a decade, PSG began its Champions League campaign without at least one star player, known in soccer as a “galactico.” But after the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, Neymar, Kylian …

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3 months ago

UEFA Champions League quick hits: Liverpool's perfect tribute after fan's tragic death, Harry Kane breaks English record, as Rodri says players may strike

ABC

A Manchester City star says overworked players are close to going on strike, as Harry Kane breaks an English goalscoring record and Liverpool wins in Milan amid tragic circumstances for a fan. Harry Kane breaks an English record in Bayern's rout Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney's record for the most Champions League goals by an English player when the Bayern …

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3 months 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 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé wins French league ruling for $61 million in unpaid wages from PSG

Associated Press

The French league’s legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé the 55 million euros in unpaid wages that he claims he’s entitled to, the league said Thursday. PSG has argued that it does not owe money to the World Cup winner under an agreement when Mbappé was sidelined ahead of the 2023-24 season — following his decision …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé rejects mediation offer in $60M financial dispute with PSG

The Hindu

The France superstar rejected a mediation offer by the French soccer league's legal commission on Wednesday in his dispute with his former club over wages and bonuses. In a statement to The Associated Press, Mbappé's representatives said the player asked the commission to take note of the non-payment of three months' salary and the last third of a loyalty bonus. …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Endrick makes Madrid debut and becomes youngest foreign player to score for club in Spanish league

Associated Press

MADRID — Endrick needed only 10 minutes to make an impression in his debut with Real Madrid. The goal made Endrick the youngest foreign player to score for Madrid in the Spanish league at 18 years, 35 days, surpassing Frenchman Raphael Varane, who was 18 years, 152 days when he scored in 2011. He’s a center forward and very dangerous …

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4 months ago

Kylian Mbappe gifts his Real Madrid jersey to Rafael Nadal after dull La Liga debut against Mallorca

Hindustan Times

France skipper Kylian Mbappe started a new chapter in career with his La Liga debut on Monday, but it didn't go as planned. Mbappe, who joined his dream club this season, failed to make an impact on his league debut in Spain as Real Madrid started their title defence with a 1-1 draw against RCD Mallorca. Kylian Mbappe met Rafael …

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5 months, 1 week ago

On ‘incredible day,’ Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Associated Press

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé finally put on a Real Madrid jersey on Tuesday, fulfilling his childhood dream in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. “I’ll give my life to this club and to this shield.” The record 15 European Cups won by Madrid were on display on the stage where Mbappé was introduced. “I see my family happy, I …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Mbappé doesn’t expect to play Olympic soccer in Paris after Real Madrid transfer

Associated Press

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Kylian Mbappé thinks he won’t be able to play for France at the Olympic soccer tournament in Paris following his transfer to Real Madrid. France’s opening game against the United States at the Olympic men’s tournament is on July 24, just 10 days after the European Championship final. “For the Olympics, my club has a position that …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid back in the ‘galacticos’ business with signing of Kylian Mbappé

Associated Press

MADRID — A new “galactico” era could be in the making at Real Madrid. After years without high-profile signings, Madrid went after one of the biggest names in soccer and added Kylian Mbappé to the long list of top players who have been part of the Spanish powerhouse’s history. Madrid’s “galacticos” had been assembled by Pérez in the early 2000s …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG beats Lyon 2-1 to win French Cup in Mbappe’s last game

The Hindu

Paris Saint-Germain beat Lyon 2-1 in the French Cup final and completed the domestic double in Kylian Mbappe’s last game for the club on Saturday. But I’m very happy to have been able to finish with a trophy.” READ | Ten-man Leverkusen clinches German Cup for first ever domestic double Despite losing in the final, Lyon still qualified for the …

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7 months ago

Brest secures final automatic Champions League spot in French league, PSG wins without Mbappé

Associated Press

PARIS — Brest secured the final automatic berth in next season’s Champions League with a 3-0 win at Toulouse on Sunday that sealed a third-place finish for the surprise package of the French league on a dramatic final day. After the expansion of Europe’s top club competition from next season, the French league will have three automatic spots in the …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Goodbye goal: Mbappé gets mixed reception from fans in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss

Associated Press

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé got a mixed reception from Paris Saint-Germain fans in his last home game for the club before scoring in a 3-1 home defeat against Toulouse in the French league on Sunday. But defensive errors followed as French champion PSG slipped to only its second league defeat of the season, but third straight overall after back-to-back 1-0 …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Ancelotti says his focus is on Madrid's Champions League final not Mbappé's expected arrival

New Indian Express

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti says that with his Real Madrid eyeing another European Cup he has no time to consider the possibility of coaching Kylian Mbappé next season. Giving his first news conference since Mbappé confirmed on Friday he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Ancelotti faced the inevitable question of if he could confirm his destination was Madrid. Ancelotti said the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG wins record-extending 12th French league title in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club

Associated Press

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain won the French league in Kylian Mbappé’s last season at the club after Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon on Sunday. In coach Luis Enrique’s first season at the club, PSG produced one of the most dominant seasons in league history with just one loss in 31 games so far. Last season, PSG supporters were booing Lionel …

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8 months ago

The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver

Associated Press

The tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large. Dortmund is the outsider to win the trophy having unexpectedly advanced to the semifinals in a season when it trails German champion Bayer Leverkusen by 23 points and may have to rely on a bonus fifth-place spot to qualify for next year’s …

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Riviera gems: Monaco’s renowned soccer academy keeps churning out some of France’s biggest stars

Mbappé enduring ‘difficult moment’ as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to Athletic

Mbappé's misfire at Anfield compounds his rocky start at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe lacking in confidence: Real Madrid boss after loss vs Liverpool

France coach says Mbappé's dip in form is due to both psychological and physical reasons

Struggling captain Mbappé once again left out of France squad

Aston Villa cause Champions League upset, beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in Birmingham with Prince William watching on

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder

UEFA Champions League quick hits: Liverpool's perfect tribute after fan's tragic death, Harry Kane breaks English record, as Rodri says players may strike

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

Kylian Mbappé wins French league ruling for $61 million in unpaid wages from PSG

Kylian Mbappé rejects mediation offer in $60M financial dispute with PSG

Endrick makes Madrid debut and becomes youngest foreign player to score for club in Spanish league

Kylian Mbappe gifts his Real Madrid jersey to Rafael Nadal after dull La Liga debut against Mallorca

On ‘incredible day,’ Kylian Mbappé welcomed by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Mbappé doesn’t expect to play Olympic soccer in Paris after Real Madrid transfer

Real Madrid back in the ‘galacticos’ business with signing of Kylian Mbappé

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

PSG beats Lyon 2-1 to win French Cup in Mbappe’s last game

Brest secures final automatic Champions League spot in French league, PSG wins without Mbappé

Goodbye goal: Mbappé gets mixed reception from fans in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss

Ancelotti says his focus is on Madrid's Champions League final not Mbappé's expected arrival

PSG wins record-extending 12th French league title in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club

The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver