…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. French newsp…
…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 crime…
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…
…run of back-to-back titles. Los Blancos have gone two years without a major trophy since Mbappe joined as a free agent. And after Vinícius Jr. signed a new contract, Mourinho must now build an attack around all three stars, including club record signing Yan Diomande. “They’re incredible players,” Mourinho told reporter…
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…
…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. Harry Kane has…
…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…
…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
…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 new search…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has maintained his position among the most valuable footballers globally, despite Nigeria’s inability to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Galatasaray striker continues to be recognized as one of the premier attackers in the sport, with his market value holding steady at €75 m…
…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 Villa cap…
Bayern Munich and England captain Harry Kane has been named the best centre-forward in world football after football experts ranked the top 10 No.9s globally for mid-2026. Kane claimed the top spot ahead of some of the biggest names in the game, with his outstanding goalscoring record, creativity and all-round attackin…
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…
…their status as the foremost international team in world football 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…
…honour to an already glittering career after previous successes for club 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 w…
Pau Cubarsí and Unai Simón headline Spain's dominance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup individual awardsCubarsí became the youngest-ever winner of the FIFA Young Player Award after a remarkable tournamentSpain's title-winning campaign also saw Rodri, Ferran Torres and La Roja receive global recognitionFind it fast with our n…
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…
…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.Despite the def…
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.
Spain humbles France with 2-0 win to qualify for World Cup final In a match on Tuesday night, July 14 in Arlington, Texas, featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put together a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in …
…penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the 2022 final in Qatar, despite Kylian Mbappe’s memorable hat-trick. Spain, meanwhile, are chasing only their second World Cup crown, having won their maiden title at South Africa 2010. Although La Roja have a rich football history, they have only one World Cup triumph to their…
Paraguay senator threatens to seek Kylian Mbappé's extradition to stand trial in her country Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla, who has faced widespread backlash over remarks widely condemned as racist toward France star Kylian Mbappé after the two countries met in the World Cup on July 4, is now considering legal ac…
…third consecutive World Cup semi-final appearance through second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele at Boston Stadium. Mbappe recovers from penalty miss France dominated much of the contest but were forced to wait for the breakthrough after Mbappe missed a first-half penalty. The captain made amends afte…