…suspense is more exciting than ever. There are a good half-dozen contenders: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, the PSG players," Okocha told Le Journal du Dimanche."I think Mbappé deserves it for having been the top scorer in the World Cup, the Champions League and the Spanish league.”PAY ATTENTION: From breakin…
Former Ballon d’Or chief, Pascal Ferré has hinted that Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé has not done enough to win the 2026 award. Ferré admits that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has done more than Mbappé and deserves to take the prize home. In the year under review, Yamal won both the LaLiga title and the World Cup trophy.…
…Monday.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Zidane was without captain Kylian Mbappe here with the Real Madrid striker having returned to his club for treatment after injuring his left knee while scoring the winner against Turkey. The French line-up at the King Baudouin Stadium showed nine changes, with…
Criminal ring targeting Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé busted in France Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was among high-profile figures targeted in a kidn@pping plot by a French gang, French authorities have revealed. The plot reportedly targeted 26 celebrities, including footballers, rappers and wealthy businessmen…
…L, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kidnap France national team captain Kylian Mbappe. The suspect allegedly plotted to kidnap the Real Madrid superstar following his participation for Les Bleus at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Le Parisien, Clement L has been charged in connection with a series of cr…
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid’s perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday. Los Blancos scored three times in just over 10 minutes in the first half to open up a comfortable lead over the Andalusian visitors to the Santiago Bernabeu. Sa…
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed it would be difficult to squeeze Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham into his starting 11. Mourinho however insisted that the three stars are not “incompatible”. Madrid begin their new LaLiga season with a trip to Espanyol on Saturday. It would Mourinho’s f…
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has conveyed his belief that his team will reclaim their status as major title contenders this season. Los Blancos have experienced two consecutive seasons without securing a significant trophy. Since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu two summers ago on a free transfer following a…
…top scorer for the 2025/2026 football season, winning the European Golden Shoe ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal after finishing the Bundesliga campaign with 36 goals for Bayern Munich.The award marks Kane's second Golden Shoe, having also claimed the honour in 2024 with an identical tally of 36 league goals. Har…
…Let’s go back to the World Cup. At the penultimate tournament in Qatar, after the Kylian Mbappe-inspired France lost the FIFA World Cup final to Argentina, French President Emanuel Macron personally embraced the players, encouraging them to be proud of their outstanding display. The players and officials didn’t bring d…
FIFA recognised Kylian Mbappe as a record breaker at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournamentMbappe entered the tournament needing only four goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during th…
…of this year’s Ballon d'Or will be announced in October, and Messi, Rodri, Cubarsi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise are all expected to contend for the award. Ballon d’Or 2026: Aitana Bonmati names three players that deserves to award
…him into serious Ballon d'Or contention ahead of the October 26 ceremonyHarry Kane and Kylian Mbappe's chances took a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a record eighth Ballon d'Or at age 39Find it fast with our ne…
…valuation rankings are Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. For Osimhen, retaining his status among the world’s most valuable footballers serves as further acknowledgment of the consistency he has demon…
…Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, placing the 19-year-old above Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.Yamal was one of the top stars at the just-concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing a key role to help Spain win the competition for the second time in their history.Former Aston…
…and leadership placed him above other elite forwards. Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland completed the top three, while Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was ranked fourth. Osimhen’s inclusion highlighted his continued status among the world’s leading strikers despit…
Former France star, Kévin Diaz has criticized Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He has drawn a comparison between the Real Madrid superstar and NBA star James Harden. During his appearance on After Foot, Diaz noted that while Mbappe has consistently performed well indiv…
…at this moment.Mbappe also make history Legit.ng previously reported that France captain Kylian Mbappe finished as the tournament's leading scorer after winning the adidas Golden Boot with 10 goals. The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Mess…
…and country.Mbappe also make historyLegit.ng previously reported that France captain Kylian Mbappe finished as the tournament's leading scorer after winning the adidas Golden Boot with 10 goals.The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as…
…the tournament.Argentina captain Lionel Messi collected the Silver Ball, while France's Kylian Mbappé received the Bronze Ball after another outstanding World Cup.Mbappé also finished as the tournament's top scorer to claim the adidas Golden Boot. Messi earned the Silver Boot after ending with eight goals, while Englan…
France forward Kylian Mbappé has emerged as the leading scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing the tournament with 10 goals and four assists. Mbappé’s impressive attacking display puts him ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who ended the competition with eight goals and four assists. England midfielder Jude…
Mbappe usurps Messi again and becomes World Cup all-time record goalscorer France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in France's third-place play-off against England at the 2026 tournament.The two goals took Mbappé's overall World Cup tally to 22, surpa…
…first assist in the third-place playoff came early in the second half when he picked out Kylian Mbappe, who reduced the deficit for Les Bleus.Olise combined with the France captain again in the 66th minute, providing another pinpoint pass for Mbappe to score his second goal of the match and keep France in contention.De…
France's attacking firepower was the focus of the build-up to their World Cup semi-final against Spain. If it wasn't Kylian Mbappe who did the damage, it would surely be Ousmane Dembele. Or Michael Olise. Or Bradley Barcola. Or Desire Doue.
…in the eighth minute. Alex Baena's kick went directly into the wall of French players.Kylian Mbappé was in France's starting lineup after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco. Mbappé scored his eighth goal against Morocco and entered the semifinals even with Argentina supers…