Kylian Mbappé
French association football player
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- 3d ago
Real Madrid comes back from 3-1 down to beat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League
Roma led 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico before Espí, Endrick and Rüdiger scored in the final minutes, all after corners. Mourinho and Gasperini then clashed publicly over how the collapse happened.
- 6d ago
Vinícius Júnior apologises after red card for hair pull in Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Villarreal
Vinícius Júnior was sent off for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in the build-up to a goal that was disallowed after a VAR review. He now awaits a disciplinary ruling that could keep him out of the Clásico at Camp Nou on 25 October.
- Oct 5
Kylian Mbappé resumes solo training at Real Madrid after Paris trip and cycling video
The French forward completed an individual session at Valdebebas on Monday as he targets a return against Villarreal following a left knee hyperextension.
- Oct 5
Tuttosport reveals 25-man shortlist for 2026 European Golden Boy award
The Italian publication Tuttosport announced the 25 nominees for the 2026 European Golden Boy award on 5 October in Mestre, with a 50-member media jury set to decide the winner in November.
- Oct 4
Nike drops from S&P 100 after 18 years as stock falls 76% and Mbappé joins rival On
Nike has been removed from the S&P 100 index after an 18-year tenure, following a 76% stock decline since 2021, a 22% quarterly sales drop in China, and the departure of Kylian Mbappé to Swiss competitor On.
- Oct 4
Zinedine Zidane opens France tenure unbeaten with ten points from four Nations League games
France took ten points from four Nations League matches during Zinedine Zidane's first international window in charge, finishing with a 4-1 win over Belgium at the Stade de France on 5 October.
- Oct 2
France and Italy draw 1-1 in Paris as Olise strike is cancelled out by Bastoni
Michael Olise scored from a free-kick routine before Alessandro Bastoni punished a defensive turnover to secure a 1-1 Nations League draw at the Stade de France, where Dayot Upamecano was sent off late.
- Oct 2
Nike announces $2.5 billion cost-cutting plan and job reductions as sales slide across key markets
Chief Executive Elliott Hill introduced the multi-year Pace restructuring program after quarterly revenue dropped 4% to $11.2 billion and shares fell to a 12-year low.
- Oct 1
Kylian Mbappé visits Paris nightclub with Ester Expósito while recovering from knee injury
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé visited a Paris nightclub with actress Ester Expósito instead of completing injury rehabilitation at the club's Valdebebas complex.
- Sep 30
Real Madrid lose defender Raúl Asencio to tibia surgery until 2027 as Kylian Mbappé suffers knee injury
Raúl Asencio is set for surgery on a right tibia stress fracture that will keep him sidelined until 2027, while manager José Mourinho prepares tactical alternatives for the injured Kylian Mbappé.
- Sep 27
Olise strikes late against Belgium as Italy beat Turkey 4-1 in Nations League
Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to seal France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brussels, while Italy earned a 4-1 away win against Turkey in Bursa.
- Sep 26
Belgium defeat Italy 2-0 in Rome in Mark van Bommel debut as manager
Goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio guided Belgium to a 2-0 away victory over Italy in Rome, securing a winning start for new head coach Mark van Bommel.
- Sep 25
France beats Turkey 1-0 in Zidane debut as Mbappe suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane won his managerial debut with France in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey, but captain Kylian Mbappe sustained a knee injury that ruled him out of upcoming fixtures.
- Sep 24
Paris prosecutor investigates racist abuse against Teddy Riner after remarks on far right
Judicial authorities in Paris have launched a cyberharassment probe after five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner faced racist attacks for voicing concern over the rise of the far right.
- Sep 23
French high court rejects Achraf Hakimi appeal and confirms rape trial
France's highest court has dismissed Achraf Hakimi's final appeal, ordering the 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender to stand trial in the Hauts-de-Seine criminal court over an alleged 2023 rape in Boulogne-Billancourt.
- Sep 21
Zinedine Zidane begins France tenure with 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey as Kylian Mbappé suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane started his tenure as France manager with a 1-0 victory against Turkey in the Nations League, but captain Kylian Mbappé sustained a knee injury scoring the decisive goal.
- Sep 20
Harry Kane deflects Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or critique following record Bayern Munich win
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane brushed off remarks from Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal regarding the criteria for the Ballon d'Or following a 7-0 victory against Union Berlin.
- Sep 20
French football security chief Mohamed Sanhadji indicted over 60,300-euro Mbappé gift
Mohamed Sanhadji faces corruption charges and an 80,000-euro bail bond in Paris after receiving undeclared funds from Kylian Mbappé's World Cup bonuses.
- Sep 18
Zinédine Zidane names first France squad with five debutants and confirms Kylian Mbappé as captain
Zinédine Zidane has announced his first 23-man France squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, calling up five uncapped players and confirming Kylian Mbappé as captain.
- Sep 18
Kylian Mbappe leaves Nike after 20 years to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has ended his long-running partnership with Nike to become an ambassador and shareholder at Swiss sportswear maker On ahead of its 2027 football boot launch.
