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Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe — Real Madrid forward who scored 41 goals in 41 games this season, facing fan backlash over commitment following yacht trip during injury recovery.

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  1. May 2026
  2. April 2026

Sunday 17 May

  1. Real Madrid beats Sevilla with Vinicius Jr goal

    Vinicius Jr scored the winning goal as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1–0 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, securing back-to-back league wins for the first time since March.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Real Madrid coach Arbeloa open to Mourinho returning as manager

    Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho replaces him next season. Mourinho is in final negotiations to become the club's new boss, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabéu.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Xabi Alonso named Chelsea manager after FA Cup final loss

    Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Mbappe jeered by Real Madrid fans on Bernabeu return

    Kylian Mbappe was whistled by Real Madrid fans as he entered the pitch in the club's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday, amid recent scrutiny over his commitment and an online petition calling for 'Mbappe Out'. The 27-year-old has scored 41 goals in 41 games this season but criticism intensified after pictures emerged of him on a yacht in Sardinia while the club played Espanyol, and as Madrid lost to Barcelona, allowing Barca to be crowned league champions.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid after 13 years

    Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Real Madrid president Perez calls for club elections

    Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held a tense press conference calling for elections, insisting he will stand again despite a trophyless season and Barcelona's back-to-back La Liga titles. The 79-year-old, in office since 2009, rejected suggestions he is too tired for the role and challenged critics to contest the election openly rather than through anonymous briefings.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Dembélé wins Ligue 1 player of the season award

    Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second consecutive year, limiting him to nine league starts despite injuries. PSG has claimed the award for the 10th straight time.

    13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 8 May

  1. Valverde injured in dressing room row with Tchouameni

    Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a head injury during a dressing room argument with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni and will miss Sunday's match against Barcelona. Valverde denied the pair came to blows, saying he accidentally hit a table, and the club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Mbappe's yacht trip sparks fan backlash and "Mbappe out" petition

    Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Rashford advised patience amid Barcelona speculation

    Marcus Rashford, on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, has scored 12 goals this season and made a significant impact despite recent transfer speculation. The article argues Rashford should be patient regarding his future at the club.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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