Kylian Mbappe

Italy's Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown

Mbappe was surprisingly dropped for France's fixtures in November after an underwhelming start to life at Real Madrid this season, with Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps refusing to say why he had not picked his star player.

Mbappe doesn’t want to play for France under Deschamps: Reports

Kylian Mbappe has fallen out with France coach Didier Deschamps and has no desire to play for the national team under the coach, reports French media.

Mbappe 'down but not out' says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his troubled French striker Kylian Mbappe was as down as the rest of the team over recent setbacks but remained motivated ahead of Saturday's Liga clash with Osasuna.

Mbappe left out of France squad for November internationals

It is the second successive France squad from which the national team captain has been absent after he also missed the October double-header against Israel and Belgium.

Madrid heading for crisis with Kroos gone and Mbappe floundering

Hammered 4-0 by rivals Barcelona in the Clasico at the end of October, Los Blancos slumped to a second consecutive home defeat on Tuesday in Europe, with AC Milan triumphing 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe's Real Madrid problem is he's not a number nine: Benzema

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker in the Spanish capital because he cannot displace Vinicius Junior on the left wing.

Barca snap Real's 42-game unbeaten streak in LaLiga with thrashing 4-0 win

Robert Lewandowski struck twice in two minutes as Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, inflicting the Spanish champions' first La Liga defeat in over a year.

Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasico

Kylian Mbappe's start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday's La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.

Ancelotti wants goals over pressing from Madrid star Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday he wants striker Kylian Mbappe to focus on scoring goals over pressing to help the team.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Mbappe scores as Real begin Champions League title defence with win

Kylian Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Real Madrid as the holders started their trophy defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

Mbappe bolstering holders Madrid's Champions League ambitions

The format may be new, but few would bet against the winner staying the same.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Vinicius, Mbappe penalties help Madrid beat Real Sociedad

Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Mbappe rejects French league mediation proposal in PSG salary row

Kylian Mbappe's entourage said on Wednesday they had refused the French football league's (LFP) offer to act as a mediator between the France captain and Paris Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses for the striker.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

French league proposes mediation in Mbappe-PSG salary row

The French football league (LFP) has offered to act as a mediator between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses for the striker, the club announced on Wednesday.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

Deschamps confident Mbappe will be back among the goals

France coach Didier Deschamps said he has no concerns about the form of Kylian Mbappe and expects Real Madrid's new forward to rediscover his scoring touch when he reaches full fitness.

September 8, 2024
September 8, 2024

Ancelotti warns Mbappe and Endrick about Real Madrid standards

Carlo Ancelotti has warned Kylian Mbappe and Endrick of the standards expected each and every time they put on a Real Madrid shirt.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Winning the Euros is like winning the World Cup: Ronaldo

Is Ronaldo’s stance a sign that he’s moved on, or just another chapter in the rivalry between him and Messi?

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

'Great moment' for Mbappe as he scores first La Liga goals

Since scoring in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, new signing Mbappe had failed to find the back of the net in Madrid's opening three games in La Liga, prompting criticism in the Spanish press.

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

Ancellotti says there is no excuse for Real slow start to the season

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday there was no excuse for his side's slow start to the LaLiga season after the team fought back to rescue a 1-1 draw at lowly Las Palmas thanks to a Vinicius Jr goal late in the second half.