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19 Jun

France ‘Uncertain’ If Mbappe Can Face Netherlands

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Kylian Mbappe “remains uncertain” to play in France’s meeting with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in their opening win at Euro 2024. The 25-year-old striker was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 victory over Austria after his face struck opponent Kevin Danso’s shoulder in the follow-through from an aerial challenge. Mbappe was taken to Dusseldorf hospital, where the break was confirmed, before returning to the national team’s camp. The French Football Federation (FFF) said a new update on their captain will be provided on Wednesday. Mbappe, who played his part in France’s winner against Austria as his cross was headed…

20 Sep

CL: Mbappe Scores As PSG Outclass Dortmund

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Kylian Mbappe provided the breakthrough for Paris St-Germain as they opened their Champions League campaign with victory over Borussia Dortmund. Mbappe scored from the penalty spot on 49 minutes after his shot was handled by Nicklas Sule. PSG doubled their lead when Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi combined well with midfielder Vitinha and doubled the home side’s lead. The French side are in Group F with Newcastle and AC Milan. PSG had the bulk of possession and chances but were frustrated for long periods by Dortmund, especially in the first half. Vitinha came closest in the opening 45 minutes, hitting the…

12 Sep

Mbappe to sign Real Madrid agreement with LaLiga giants ‘prepared to commit £200m’

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Real Madrid are ready to commit £200million to sign Kylian Mbappe without negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain, according to SPORT. Both clubs did not hold talks this summer despite Mbappe being frozen out by the Ligue 1 champions. The 24-year-old has since returned to the first team and has scored five goals in his first three matches of the season. Although there are speculations Mbappe could agree a new contract with PSG, it is believed Real Madrid intend to reach a pre-contract agreement with the player in January. This will mean the France captain joins them for nothing when his PSG…

07 Sep

Ballon d’Or 2023: Messi, Haaland, Mbappe make nominees’ list [Full list]

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The nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or were announced on Wednesday. Lionel Messi is the favourite to win a record eighth title, after captaining Argentina to World Cup glory last year in Qatar. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are expected to run Messi close. The winner will be announced at a prestigious ceremony in Paris on October 30. Karim Benzema is the current holder after captaining Real Madrid to the Champions League title in 2022. The full shortlist includes: Josko Gvardiol, Andre Onana, Jamal Musiala, Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Kevin de Bruyne, Jude Bellingham, Randal Kolo Muani, Bernardo…

06 Sep

Mbappe transfer ‘discussed’ in Real Madrid dressing room

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Real Madrid defender, Dani Carvajal has revealed they discussed a possible Kylian Mbappe transfer in the dressing room this summer. Carvajal admits that he thought the 24-year-old would join the LaLiga giants after he was left out of PSG’s pre-season tour to Japan. “I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that it wasn’t discussed, but there were all kinds of opinions in the preseason after-dinner conversations. ‘Well, I think it’s coming, well I think it’s not’,” Carvajal told Relevo. Mbappe endured a tense face-off with the French club, after he made it clear he will not sign…

24 Aug

Transfer: Don’t Expect Any Player; Our squad is closed – Real Madrid rules out signing Mbappe

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Real Madrid have ruled out signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes next week. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said this on Thursday as Mbappe continues to be linked with the Spanish La Liga club. Ancelotti said Real Marid is unlikely to do any more transfer business in the current summer transfer window which closes on September 1, insisting that the Los Blancos’ squad is closed. When asked about Mbappe, Ancelotti told reporters ahead, Real Madrid’s La Liga tie with Celta Vigo on Friday night: “No, I rule it out 100 percent. “I think our…

14 Jun

Kylian Mbappe: PSG Were Told Last Year He Would Not Extend Contract, Says France Forward

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Kylian Mbappe wants to stay at Paris St-Germain for now but says he will not extend his contract beyond 2024. The 24-year-old France forward’s deal expires after next season, with the option of another year. On Tuesday he tweeted he “will continue” at PSG, but a letter from his camp said next season would be his last at the club. Mbappe says PSG were first told on 15 July, 2022 of his decision to reject the extension. Official correspondence has followed to that effect this week, with Mbappe saying the “only aim of the letter was to confirm what had already been spoken about”.…

22 May

Mbappe Double Leaves PSG On Verge Of Title

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Paris St-Germain are on the verge of a record 11th Ligue 1 title after Kylian Mbappe's double secured victory over struggling Auxerre on Sunday. Defending champions PSG are six points clear of second-placed Lens - who also have an inferior goal difference - and require just one point from their last two games to guarantee the title. Top scorer Mbappe netted twice in the opening eight minutes for the visitors. Lassine Sinayoko responded for Auxerre, who remain in relegation trouble. The victory means Christophe Galtier's PSG will clinch the title if they avoid defeat at Racing Strasbourg next Saturday. Mbappe,…

18 Dec

Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties To Win World Cup After 36 Years

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LUSAIL, Qatar, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman's penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall. France had come from two goals down to level over 90 minutes with Kylian Mbappe netting twice in two minutes, including an 80th-minute penalty. The France striker completed his hat-trick in the 118th with another spot-kick after Argentina's Lionel Messi had tapped in for a 3-2…

22 Sep

‘Alli would be fantastic at PSG’ – Tottenham star urged to link up with Mbappe & Neymar after losing Mourinho’s trust

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The England international has been tipped to leave Spurs this summer after falling out of favour with his current manager Dele Alli would be "fantastic" at Paris Saint-Germain, according to Darren Bent, who has urged the Tottenham star to link up with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar at Parc des Princes after losing Jose Mourinho's trust. Alli's future at Spurs has been called into question at the start of the 2020-21 season. The England international was substituted at half-time during an opening weekend loss to Everton, before being omitted from Mourinho's squad completely in a Europa League qualifying win at Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Trending stories on Wontumionline.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrUcuvVGi3Y&feature=youtu.be