Kylian Mbappé Confident About 2026 Ballon d’Or Chances
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed confidence that 2026 could be the year he finally wins the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, with the ceremony set for October 26th.
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Real Betis End Real Madrid’s Perfect Start with Dramatic Win
Real Betis secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga, ending José Mourinho’s side’s perfect start to the season. Troy Parrott scored the late winner, and Álvaro Valles saved a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé treble secures Bernabéu win
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals as Real Madrid overcame a disjointed first-half display to defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their opening home LaLiga fixture.
Vinícius Júnior nears Real Madrid contract extension until 2030
The Brazilian forward is close to agreeing a new deal worth up to €30 million per season that would secure his future at the Bernabéu until 2030 and end speculation over a move to Saudi Arabia.
Mourinho plans Özil-inspired role for Güler at Real Madrid
José Mourinho intends to construct his Real Madrid attack around Arda Güler, deploying the Turkish midfielder in a creative capacity reminiscent of Mesut Özil.
Aliadière backs Mbappé to finish as ‘best of all time’
Former Arsenal striker Jérémie Aliadière believes Kylian Mbappé will retire as the greatest player in history, surpassing French legends Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini.
Mbappé Claims Historic Second World Cup Golden Boot with Record-Equalling Tally
Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win two World Cup Golden Boots after scoring 10 goals at the 2026 tournament, equalling Gerd Müller’s 56-year-old record despite France’s semi-final exit.
World Cup 2026: Tournament engulfed by political interference and diaspora tensions
The 2026 World Cup has become heavily politicised, with Donald Trump’s alleged interference, a disallowed Egypt goal against Argentina and complex identity politics dominating fan experience.
Michael Owen: Olise ‘would walk into any team’ as Mbappé targets French greatness
Former England striker Michael Owen has hailed Michael Olise as one of the world’s best players and backed Kylian Mbappé to surpass every French legend by the end of his career.
Deschamps’ attacking revolution puts France on brink of historic second World Cup
Didier Deschamps has transformed France’s tactics and integrated a new generation of attackers ahead of stepping down, with a second World Cup title now within reach.