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Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé added to his scoring streak with a superb strike 10 minutes into a Spanish league match as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-2 on Sunday to finish the year one point behind leader Atletico Madrid. Mbappé sent a right-footed shot into the upper corner for his fourth goal in as many matches with Madrid in all competitions. …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Explained: Why rape investigation allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe has been closed by Sweden

Firstpost

Though not revealed by prosecutors while investigating an alleged incident of rape and sexual assault at a posh Stockholm hotel, Swedish media had named France and Real Madrid star Mbappe as the suspect in the case. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was on a break when he had visited Stockholm from 9 to 11 October, having not been picked in …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ancelotti says Mbappé is ‘aware’ he must play better after missing penalties in Madrid defeats

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — Carlo Ancelotti is convinced Kylián Mbappé will find a way out of the rut that has included two big penalty misses since his highly-anticipated move to Real Madrid, the Italian coach said Friday. His post after the Athletic game is one of a player who knows how he is playing and that he can play better,” Ancelotti …

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Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Hindustan Times

Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on Wednesday. Alexis Mac Allister, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield Stadium No one felt the embarrassment of Madrid’s 2-0 …

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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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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Associated Press

Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on Wednesday. Only Liverpool has started the new Champions League format with five wins and first-year coach Arne Slot’s team is two points clear of Inter Milan. “You know how special it is to play …

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4 weeks ago

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool

Associated Press

Kylian Mbappé scored and Real Madrid moved within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday ahead of its eagerly awaited Champions League match against Liverpool. Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham also scored to close the gap on Barcelona, which conceded two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. …

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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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3 months, 1 week ago

Life after Mbappé is proving better than expected for French leader PSG

Associated Press

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé's departure was expected to sidetrack Paris Saint-Germain this season. Who could score so freely for PSG when Mbappé averaged more than 40 goals per season over the past four campaigns and more than 250 in seven years at the club? Behind the forwards, Portugal’s Vitinha and France’s Warren Zaïre-Emery form a solid midfield pairing along with …

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3 months, 1 week ago

France rests Mbappé and beats Belgium while Haaland is decisive in the Nations League

Associated Press

GENEVA — Even after leaving star forward Kylian Mbappé on the bench, France handed Belgium yet another loss in the Nations League on Monday. The latest win helped France make up ground in the top-tier Nations League group after losing to Italy 3-1 in Paris on Friday. Also, Erling Haaland scored a decisive 80th-minute goal in Norway’s 2-1 win over …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s forgotten athletes: As the world tunes in to the Olympics, many of Paris’ poorer suburbs see little benefit

CNN

CNN — When the world’s best track and field athletes arrive at the Stade de France for the Paris Olympics later this month, they will compete in state-of-the-art facilities: a newly renovated purple track, better lighting and bigger screens in the stands. ©CD93 Speaking to local residents at the inauguration of a new aquatics center in Saint-Denis, a banlieue in …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Complete head-to-head record, FRA v POL H2H before Group D clash

The Hindu

France will look to find its first goal – through its own players – in Euro 2024 when it takes on Poland in their final group stage match, at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on Tuesday. France vs Poland Head-to-Head Total matches: 17 France wins: 9 Poland wins: 3 Draws: 5 France goals: 30 Poland goals: 17 Poland …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Predicted line-ups of FRA v POL, expected formations

The Hindu

Will he or won’t he? Kylian Mbappé’s availability for France remains the subject of much contention heading into the team’s Group D closer against Poland in the European Championship. Mbappé sustained a broken nose in France’s opening 1-0 win over Austria and didn’t come off the bench for the 0-0 draw with the Netherlands on Friday, despite France coach Didier …

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6 months ago

Euro 2024: With masked Mbappé likely playing, France out to maintain dominance over Netherlands

Associated Press

LEIPZIG, Germany — Former champions France and the Netherlands clash in their second match at the European Championship. — France and the Netherlands are level on three points in Group D. The Dutch came from behind to beat Poland 2-1 and France needed an own goal to beat Austria 1-0. — The Netherlands won Euro ’88 with current coach Ronald …

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6 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 …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics ahead of move to Real Madrid

Associated Press

Kylian Mbappé was left out of France’s provisional squad for the Paris Olympics on Monday before his move to Real Madrid was finally confirmed. I have always said that I wanted to go, but it doesn’t depend on me.” Even France President Emmanuel Macron had called for Mbappé to be part of the men’s Olympic team. Macron said last month …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG faces a difficult rebuilding task without Mbappé as the curtain falls on superstar era

Associated Press

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé will become the latest expensive superstar to leave Paris Saint-Germain without a Champions League title. When he leaves at the end of the season, Mbappé will join Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, Thiago Silva, Ángel Di María, Neymar and Lionel Messi in having failed to deliver the elusive Champions League trophy — despite the club’s Qatari investors …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dortmund beats PSG 1-0 to reach Champions League final. Mbappe can’t pull off comeback

Associated Press

PARIS — London’s calling, but not for Kylian Mbappé. When Borussia Dortmund’s players rushed over to their fans wearing yellow “London 24” T-shirts and joined in the celebrations after knocking out Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final on Tuesday, Mbappé had long left the field. Wembley Stadium on June 1 is the final stop on Dortmund’s quest for …

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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, 2 weeks ago

PSG coach Enrique being proved right as he stands firm in an era of player power

Associated Press

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé could find himself on the bench again when runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces rock-bottom Clermont on Saturday. He was also proved right as Mbappé's replacement, the Portugal striker Gonçalo Ramos, finished off Marseille with PSG’s second goal in a 2-0 win. Four days after the Monaco game, he scored both goals as PSG beat …

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10 months, 1 week ago

PSG winger Barcola emerging as a key player in Luis Enrique’s side

Associated Press

PARIS — Bradley Barcola receives a pass near the halfway line and as he attacks a defender his next touch appears far too heavy and the ball gets away. Coach Luis Enrique finally seems to have found the right balance up front with Barcola and Dembélé — both extremely fast — roaming either side of the equally quick Mbappé in …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize

Hindustan Times

Lionel Messi landed another prestigious award in soccer — barely. Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati and Pep Guardiola with their respective awards The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men’s player prize on Monday. Messi had moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami and led the David Beckham-owned team to a little-known Leagues Cup title …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Countdown begins on PSG star Kylian Mbappé's future. Real Madrid and Liverpool possible destinations

Associated Press

PARIS — As the New Year begins, so does the countdown on Kylian Mbappé's future. Mbappé has said he wants to win the Ballon d’Or — soccer’s most prestigious individual prize — and the Champions League. Here’s a look at where Mbappé might go: REAL MADRID Will it be third time lucky for the Spanish powerhouse with a record 14 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

In Euro 2024 qualifying, Bellingham and Mbappé thrill on the field as war impacts games

Associated Press

GENEVA — Eight teams advanced to the 2024 European Championship in a week when qualifying games were disrupted by war in the Middle East and violence on the streets of Brussels. Politics and player safety have weighed heavily on Euro 2024 qualifying even before Israel’s games — hosting Switzerland and at Kosovo — were postponed. TICKETS BOOKED France and England …

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Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league

Explained: Why rape investigation allegedly targeting Kylian Mbappe has been closed by Sweden

Ancelotti says Mbappé is ‘aware’ he must play better after missing penalties in Madrid defeats

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

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

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool

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

Life after Mbappé is proving better than expected for French leader PSG

France rests Mbappé and beats Belgium while Haaland is decisive in the Nations League

France’s forgotten athletes: As the world tunes in to the Olympics, many of Paris’ poorer suburbs see little benefit

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Complete head-to-head record, FRA v POL H2H before Group D clash

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Predicted line-ups of FRA v POL, expected formations

Euro 2024: With masked Mbappé likely playing, France out to maintain dominance over Netherlands

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

Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics ahead of move to Real Madrid

PSG faces a difficult rebuilding task without Mbappé as the curtain falls on superstar era

Dortmund beats PSG 1-0 to reach Champions League final. Mbappe can’t pull off comeback

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

PSG coach Enrique being proved right as he stands firm in an era of player power

PSG winger Barcola emerging as a key player in Luis Enrique’s side

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize

Countdown begins on PSG star Kylian Mbappé's future. Real Madrid and Liverpool possible destinations

In Euro 2024 qualifying, Bellingham and Mbappé thrill on the field as war impacts games