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Kylian Mbappe and PSG: After end of uneasy stint, French footballing superstar ready to fulfill his destiny of becoming a Real Madrid galactico

[ad_1] A loveless marriage would soon end. Kylian Mbappe would, potentially, unite with his true love, Real Madrid; Paris Saint- Germain would seek its true path to footballing glory. The Mbappe-PSG wedlock, despite the ingredients for a long and successful bond, even a symbolic bond of romance – the boy from the banlieue of Bondy, the city’s grimy alley, at the heart of PSG renaissance – was always forced and inorganic. That it did not end bitterly — even if it threatened to, at times — is a mini-wonder in itself. For Mbappe, it was always Real Madrid – the love of his life. The group that fired up his imagination were always the galacticos. In his comic-strip autobiography Je M’Appelle Kylian, Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo visit him in a dream, and Zidane hands him out a sparkl...
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Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2023 as world’s top goal scorer, says ‘will try to do it again’ | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a remarkable 2023, the legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo concluded the year as the world's leading goal-scorer. Following this milestone, the Portuguese superstar expressed his intention to strive for a similar achievement in the coming year.Throughout 2023, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner netted an impressive 54 goals for both his national team and his current club, Al Nassr.English striker Harry Kane secured the second spot with 52 goals for both his national team and his newly joined club, Bayern Munich.PSG's French attacker Kylian Mbappe also notched up 52 goals, while City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland found himself with 50 goals.While speaking to the Saudi media outlet SSC Sports, Ronaldo said that he was very happy to achieve the milestone and help ...
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2022 FIFA WC final rewind: One year since Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup and completed football

[ad_1] The cameras panned on Lionel Messi. This was supposed to be his night, wasn’t it? The night he completed football. The fulfillment of a career that had until then possessed every trophy – team and individual – except one. But in the 81st minute the smile on Messi’s face was one of embracing the harsh reality. Was this to be another 2014? After all the dazzling showmanship he’d put up on the pitch for the entirety of the tournament, was it all going to end in vain? Had the World Cup just been snatched away from his grasps, again? Was this another harsh reality check of sport not giving two hoots about a happy ending. A few yards from him, the French players were wheeling away in celebration. Kylian Mbappe had equalized for France after Argentina had dominated the entirety of the fi...
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‘I hate him’: With clutch extra time save and shootout antics, Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez makes France hate him for eternity

[ad_1] Imagine being Kolo Muani. 24 years of age, less than a dozen outings for the national team under the belt, and there you are, right in the thick of the action in a World Cup final. Seconds left until the stoppage time in extra time runs out. The score, 3-3. And then it comes, one lofted ball over the top of the defence, which sets you free with just the keeper to beat. One kick away from lifting the World Cup. Your first ever, France’s third. Most who take up to the sport crave for a moment of this magnitude to come their way. It eludes most. In the fraction of a second he had before executing the decisive kick, maybe Muani thought he wasn’t among them. To his left, stood the goal wide open. But for some reason, Muani couldn’t resist the tiny outlet open to his right. A narrower o...
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VAR stood down by UEFA for next game after Kylian Mbappe’s late controversial penalty in PSG vs Newcastle Champions League clash

[ad_1] In the eight-minute stoppage time during the Champions League clash between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Newcastle United Kylian Mbappe scored a controversial penalty to level the score and to help his team get a crucial point. However, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Tomasz Kwiatkowski who awarded the controversial penalty has been asked to stand down by UEFA for his next match Champions League match. Newcastle was on the verge of winning three points when the ball stuck defender Tino Livramento’s chest and bounced onto his arm. On-field referee Szymon Marciniak initially waved off the decision. But then Marciniak stopped the game afterwards, and after having a chat with Kwiatkowski, he went to the monitor and then awarded a spot-kick to the French club. “It wasn’t the right ...
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Terem Moffi upstages Kylian Mbappe with 2 goals and an assist as Nice wins 3-2 at PSG

[ad_1] Terem Moffi upstaged Kylian Mbappé with two goals and an assist to help Nice win 3-2 at Paris Saint-Germain in the French league, handing the defending champion its first defeat under new coach Luis Enrique. A worrying one, too, for home fans despite Mbappe also scoring twice, with PSG’s opening game of the Champions League on Tuesday against Borussia Dortmund. PSG’s lingering defensive frailties were again exposed, this time by the clinical finishing of the Nigeria striker. Moffi’s pace and wide runs off the ball were ideally suited to the excellent counterattacking of unbeaten Nice. This was a costly defeat for PSG, which is one point behind second-place Nice and two behind leader Monaco, which plays at Lorient on Sunday. Moffi set up Nice’s other goal with a fine run down the l...
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Kylian Mbappe scores twice on Parc des Princes return

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain returned to winning ways and Kylian Mbappe returned to the Parc des Princes with a bang on Saturday. Playing for the first time this season at PSG’s home stadium following his contract standoff with the club, there was no ill feeling from the crowd. Mbappe received an ovation from supporters during the teams presentation. He then gave them a lot to cheer about by scoring twice in the 3-1 win over last season’s French league runner-up Lens. Because of his dispute, Mbappe was not included in the squad when PSG began the defense of its league title with a draw at home this month. In the next game, the France captain started on the bench in a 1-1 draw at Toulouse, where he was also on the scoresheet. Mbappe’s first home goal of the season came after Marco Asensio s...
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Carlo Ancelotti rules out Real Madrid move for Kylian Mbappe in this window

[ad_1] Real Madrid have ruled out signing Kylian Mbappe before the transfer window closes next week, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday as the Paris St Germain forward continues to be linked with the LaLiga club. Ancelotti added that Real are unlikely to do any more transfer business in the current window which closes on Sept. 1. When asked about France striker Mbappe, he told reporters: “No, I rule it out 100%. I think our squad is closed and our players are thinking about our season.” The transfer window remains open in Saudi Arabia beyond Sept. 1, which means clubs from the Gulf nation could still poach Europe’s best players, but the Real boss was not concerned. “Someone may change their mind, but I am not afraid of that,” he added ahead of Real’s LaLiga game at Celta Vigo on Fr...
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Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele ready to start for PSG, says Luis Enrique

[ad_1] Paris St Germain forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are both available and will be ready to start their Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse, manager Luis Enrique said on Friday. Mbappe was reinstated into PSG’s first team last week, a day after being omitted for their Ligue 1 season opener against Lorient and reportedly being frozen out of the main squad for weeks amid an ongoing contract stand-off. The league’s top scorer in the last five seasons watched the 0-0 draw with Lorient from the stands alongside new signing and fellow World Cup winner Dembele, who had completed his transfer from Barcelona for 50.4 million euros ($55 million). “Kylian is in great shape, he has a lot of desire, a very good state of mind. I am very happy to have a world-class player like Kylian,” Luis Enri...
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PSG held by Lorient in season opener with Kylian Mbappe sidelined | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence with a 0-0 draw at home to Lorient on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe watched from the stands amid his ongoing contract dispute with the French champions.After a summer of flux at the Parc des Princes filled with new arrivals and Lionel Messi's departure, it is the Mbappe stand-off that continues to dominate the headlines.The France captain has refused to sign an extension to his PSG deal, meaning he can leave for free next year, with Real Madrid long seen as his preferred destination.PSG want to sell him now and bring in a significant transfer fee for a player who cost 180 million euros ($198 million) from Monaco in 2017.New coach Luis Enrique on Friday said he hoped a solution can be found, but Mbappe has not been allowed train...
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Can oil-money buy football dreams? As European football season beckons, the cash-rich shadow of Saudi Pro League looms large

[ad_1] It was Napoleon who had said, “whoever possesses Constantinople ought to rule the world.” By the end of June 10 – in pure footballing terms – it was Manchester City. Europe has, for long, been the heartbeat of club football. And City, the champions of England, were finally the champions of Europe. It was the last piece of silverware missing in their trophy cabinet and now, they had it. Making them unequivocally, the best football club in the world. Maybe even of all times. But just as the days rolled by and we moved closer to the beginning of another football year around the sun, Pep Guardiola’s juggernaut wasn’t the big topic of conversation in football circles. The departure of club captain Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez wasn’t an issue. The arrivals of the likes of Josko Gvard...
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Kylian Mbappe likely to join Liverpool after turning down a world-record bid from Al-Hilal

[ad_1] For the past few weeks, speculation has been mounting as to where Kylian Mbappe will play his first game of the season. Will he stay at PSG, go to Real Madrid or fly far away to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal? However, the the french striker has make it sure that going to Saudi Arabia is not in his mind. For now, Kylian Mbappe finds himself in the unique position of training alone at home while his PSG teammates are playing abroad. According to the Mirror, Liverpool are reportedly in talks with PSG over a stunning one-year loan move for wantaway forward Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe recently turned down a world record bid of £259m from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal to join them for one season. Mbappe was in talks with Liverpool over a possible transfer before opting to join PSG in 2018 an...
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Will Kylian Mbappe agree to 300million euros bid from Saudi Arabian club or sit on bench for one year at PSG?

[ad_1] Since the beginning of the summer transfer window, one name has remained constant in the headlines. One name, whose potential move to Saudi Arabia has the ability to ‘break the internet.’ Quirky social media language aside, in a far grimmer reality, PSG star Kylian Mbappe’s proposed move to Al Hilal threatens to break the very fabric of football. Mbappe and his club Paris Saint Germain have been in a power struggle of epic proportions since the day the French superstar made it clear to PSG that he will not sign a contract extension with them. PSG, meanwhile, had asked Mbappe to sign the new contract by July 15 or be transfer listed. After nary a response from Mbappe’s side, the French club stayed firm to their words and put the World Cup winning superstar on sale rather than havin...
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Paris Saint Germain accept Al Hilal’s £259m offer for Kylian Mbappe

[ad_1] In a huge development in the Kylian Mbappe saga, Paris Saint Germain have accepted Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal’s £259m offer for the player, according to reports. However, it is still not clear if the French superstar will move to the middle-east. Earlier on Monday, the Saudi Arabian team had made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for France striker. Paris Saint-Germain had confirmed the offer for its player and gave Al-Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with Mbappe. BREAKING: PSG have accepted Al Hilal's £259m offer for Kylian Mbappe 🇸🇦✅ pic.twitter.com/i78jAwS1QP — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 24, 2023 The 2018 World Cup winner is in a contract standoff with PSG after his decision not to take up the option of a 12-month extension on his deal. Ins...
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Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal makes record $332 million bid for Kylian Mbappe | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] SYDNEY: After missing out on Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for Kylian Mbappe on Monday, an offer which could see the France striker join Cristiano Ronaldo in the oil-rich kingdom.Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and has given Al-Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with Mbappe.The 2018 World Cup winner is in a contract standoff with PSG after his decision not to take up the option of a 12-month extension on his deal. Instead, he plans to walk away as a free agent at the end of the upcoming season when he is widely expected to join Real Madrid.PSG cut Mbappe from its preseason tour of Japan on Saturday, with the French club determined to sell him unless he can be convinced to sign a...
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Kylian Mbappe to Al-Hilal? Saudi Arabian club makes record $332 million bid for France striker

[ad_1] Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for France striker Kylian Mbappe on Monday. EXCL: Al Hilal have submitted formal bid to Paris Saint-Germain in order to open talks for Kylian Mbappé. 🚨🔵🇸🇦 Understand it’s worth €300m — record fee. No talks on player side. ⚪️ PSG remain convinced that Mbappé already agreed terms with Real Madrid with contract ready. pic.twitter.com/yeDu5AQr6E — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2023 Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and has given Al-Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with Mbappe. The 2018 World Cup winner is in a contract standoff with PSG after his decision not to take up the option of a 12-month extension on his deal. Instead, he plans to walk away as a ...
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‘Kylian, are you staying?’: Mbappe speaks to fans amidst Real Madrid links but refuses to comment on future

[ad_1] Kylian Mbappe’s future at PSG remains uncertain, and he is reportedly being courted by Real Madrid. Mbappe’s transfer saga to Real Madrid has become one of the most talked-about stories in football. Mbappe’s current contract with PSG expires at the end of next season, and he has so far refused to sign a new deal. This has led to speculation that he will be leaving the French club on a free transfer, with Real Madrid the most likely destination. Amidst all these rumours, Mbappe has been left out from the PSG squad which is travelling for its pre-season tour. He has also been forced to train with a group of players, including Georginio Wijnaldum, Leandro Paredes, and Julian Draxler and now Mbappe. After a recent training session, the 24-year-old signed autographs and took selfies wi...
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French players’ union backs Kylian Mbappe as PSG depart for Asia tour sans star amid contract row

[ad_1] France’s National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) has slammed Paris Saint-Germain after the Ligue 1 champions excluded Kylian Mbappe from their pre-season tour to Asia as a contract standoff between the forward and the club rumbles on. The 24-year-old France captain has been put up for sale by PSG, according to media reports, after relations between the two parties soured last month. Mbappe previously said he would not renew his contract, which expires at the end of next season, meaning he can leave for free in June 2024. But PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said they will not let Mbappe, the French top-flight’s highest scorer for the last five seasons, go for free. “These players – all of them – must enjoy the same working conditions as the rest of the professional w...
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Kylian Mbappe ‘honoured to tour father’s native Cameroon

[ad_1] Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is touring his father’s native Cameroon for the first time this week as doubts swirl over his future at the French club. Excited fans gathered at the airport in the capital Yaounde, where the 24-year-old star touched down on Thursday for a three-day tour of the central African nation. “It is an honour for me to be here, to be in the country of my origin, to be with my family and to see the people out there. They have shown me some love,” Mbappe said on Friday after meeting Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute. He was lined up for a sporty afternoon, with a basketball match against former NBA player Joakim Noah before hitting the pitch for a soccer game against Cameroon’s second-division team Vent d’Etoudi FC. On Saturday, he will trave...
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Lionel Messi says he struggled to adapt after PSG move | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following his transfer to Paris St Germain in 2021, Lionel Messi revealed that he and his family encountered difficulties in adapting to their new surroundings. Notably, he mentioned that both he and his teammates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar faced boos and jeers from the crowd towards the end of his tenure.After spending two years with PSG, the renowned Argentine decided not to renew his contract this month. On June 7, he officially announced his move to Inter Miami, a team in Major League Soccer (MLS). This decision left some fans disappointed with his overall performance.During his time with the French champions, Messi showcased his exceptional skills by scoring 32 goals and providing 35 assists over the course of two seasons. However, tensions arose between him and the ...