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Kylian Mbappe

Also known as: skipper Mbappe · the French forward · the former Paris Saint-Germain star

Kylian Mbappé — football player for Real Madrid, featured in 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings and recent LaLiga/Champions League coverage.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Olivier Giroud knows a prodigious talent when he sees one. “I played with Kylian Mbappe when he was 18,” the Lille striker said. …

    Ayyoub Bouaddi, the maths whizz turned £86m teenage star heading to Man City
  3. Joy Online

    … Espi, who joined from Levante for £21m, struck after Diomande had found Kylian Mbappe in the box and the ball fell invitingly for the Spanish forward to calmly finish. …

    Debutant Espi gives Mourinho a winning Real Madrid return
  4. Daily Guide

    … If Real end up paying the full £120m for Diomande he would become the fourth most expensive player in history, behind PSG’s Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, and Liverpool’s former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. …

    Real Madrid Sign Diomande From RB Leipzig
  5. Joy Online

    … If Real end up paying the full £120m for Diomande, he would become the fourth most expensive player in history, behind PSG’s Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, and Liverpool’s former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. …

    Real Madrid sign Diomande in deal worth up to £120m
  6. Joy Online

    … The 26-year-old is believed to want recognition as Los Blancos’ top star financially, especially after carrying the team for years before the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. …

    Real to resume talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … A shaky group stage nearly ended Argentina’s tournament before the knockout rounds even began, and when the team did reach the last sixteen, a young Kylian Mbappe announced himself to the world by inspiring an electric French win that eliminated Argentina in one of the most enter …

    Tears at the end, Greatness Forever: Messi’s “final” World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    … Back in 2023, the young dancers were thrilled to meet Kylian Mbappé and perform at a football half-time match in France between rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Reims. …

    Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto Kids
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey. …

    Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot
  11. Joy Online

    … On the pitch, the tournament belongs to stars like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi. …

    Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
  12. Daily Guide

    … Kylian Mbappe scored twice, with Bradley Barcola also finding the net, as Les Bleus reduced the deficit to 4-3 and threatened an unlikely comeback. …

    Saka Hat-Trick Powers England To Thrilling 6-4 Victory Over France
Business

Nike loses ground to rivals amid turnaround efforts

The News

Nike, the world's largest sportswear brand, has lost sales, customers, and market value over recent years, with its share price down 75% over five years and its removal from the S&P 100 index. The company's recovery under CEO Elliott Hill has shown some progress but faces new challenges, including the loss of football star Kylian Mbappé to rival On.

1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Nike loses ground to rivals amid turnaround efforts

    Nike, the world's largest sportswear brand, has lost sales, customers, and market value over recent years, with its share price down 75% over five years and its removal from the S&P 100 index. The company's recovery under CEO Elliott Hill has shown some progress but faces new challenges, including the loss of football star Kylian Mbappé to rival On.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Lamine Yamal leads 2026 Ballon d'Or power rankings

    According to GiveMeSport's latest Ballon d'Or Power Rankings, Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal sits atop the list ahead of Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi, with the 2026 World Cup playing a major role in shaping the race.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ethan Mbappé receives three-game UEFA Champions League ban

    UEFA has suspended 19-year-old Ethan Mbappé for three Champions League games following his red card for striking Betis defender Natan with an elbow in Lille's opening loss to Real Betis. He will miss Lille's matches against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, becoming eligible to return on November 25 against Bayern Munich.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. UEFA bans Ethan Mbappé three Champions League games

    Ethan Mbappé will serve a three-game Champions League ban for his red card in Lille's opening loss to Real Betis, following a charge of assaulting defender Natan with an elbow. The 19-year-old will miss Lille's matches against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, and can return on November 25 against Bayern Munich.

    29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 28 September

  1. Olise's late goal secures France victory over Belgium

    Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to give France a win over Belgium in the Nations League, Zidane's second consecutive victory. Without Kylian Mbappe due to injury, France struggled to convert chances but ultimately prevailed in Brussels.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Mourinho faces familiar challenges in early Real Madrid spell

    Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid with a three-year contract to restore stability after two trophyless seasons, but tensions have already resurfaced seven league matches in, highlighted by a recent defeat to Atletico Madrid that has left supporters questioning the team's consistency.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Real Madrid's Konate leaves France camp with knee sprain

    Real Madrid summer signing Ibrahima Konate left the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain in training. He is expected to be sidelined for 7-8 days, though the injury is not considered serious.

    25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Mbappe says he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016

    Kylian Mbappe has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco, with his mother a keen advocate for the move; he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Mbappe reveals how close he came to joining Liverpool

    Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 while at Monaco, with the club making efforts to sign him at 18, but he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city. His mother was a strong advocate for the move and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d'Or after 100th Miami goal

    Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Real Madrid wins 3-2 at Elche with stoppage-time goal

    Real Madrid came from level at 2-2 to beat Elche 3-2 in stoppage time through a Carlos Espi goal, moving level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

    17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Mbappé, Vinícius, Konate roll up Ceuta solidarity shirts

    Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr and Ibrahima Konate rolled up or removed their pre-match T-shirts bearing a message of support for the Spanish city of Ceuta before Real Madrid's match at Elche, obscuring the solidarity slogan and drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Mbappé assists late winner as Real Madrid draw level with Barcelona

    Real Madrid defeated Elche 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Carlos Espí, set up by Kylian Mbappé, after surrendering a two-goal lead. The victory leaves Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Yamal claims he deserves 2026 Ballon d'Or award

    Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain. Mbappe has also made his case for the award, and Harry Kane is among other favourites.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Mbappe criticizes viral dictator meme as politically insensitive

    Kylian Mbappe has criticized an AI-generated meme superimposing his face on a dictator's body, saying it reveals "a lack of political and human awareness" despite acknowledging some use it good-naturedly to reflect his match dominance or club influence. He distinguished this from a "Mobut" nickname used by teammate Ousmane Dembele, which he said was lighthearted social media humor.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mourinho defends Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after fan boos

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in their defence after both players were booed by home fans at the Bernabeu this week, saying their achievements and statistics speak for themselves despite criticism over their defensive work.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Gordon impresses at Barcelona with four assists in five games

    Anthony Gordon has provided four assists in his first five matches for Barcelona since joining in May, slotting seamlessly into the left-wing position previously filled by Marcus Rashford, though the 25-year-old England winger has yet to score a goal.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Torres scores hat trick in PSG Champions League debut

    Ferran Torres, signed by Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona this summer, scored three goals in his Champions League debut as PSG defeated Slovan Bratislava 6-1, becoming the first player in the club's history to score a hat trick in his first Champions League match.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Thierry Henry picks Mbappé, Olise for Ballon d'Or award

    Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Troy Parrott scores as Betis beat 10-man Lille

    Real Betis' Troy Parrott scored the winner as the Spanish side came from behind to beat Lille in a Champions League fixture, with Lille reduced to ten men after Mbappe received a red card.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mbappe scores as Real Madrid beat Inter Milan

    Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Sadio Mane, Achraf Hakimi named to 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees

    Senegal forward Sadio Mane and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi are among 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or. Mane was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and helped Al Nassr win the league title, while Hakimi has impressed at Paris Saint-Germain and could become the first Moroccan to win the award.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mourinho says no added pressure ahead of Inter Champions League match

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

  1. Mbappe says this could be his Ballon d'Or year

    Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time, citing his record 22 World Cup goals and his move to the club he describes as "the best in the world."

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Real Madrid loses 1-0 to Betis in Mourinho's first LaLiga loss

    Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Friday, with Mourinho saying he couldn't explain the result after his team dominated the match with eight shots on target. The loss marked Madrid's first defeat in their first four league games since 2014-15, and came despite Carlos Espí having an equaliser disallowed for offside and Kylian Mbappé's penalty being saved.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 4 September

  1. Argentine league to pause matches honoring Messi retirement

    The Argentine football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause to honor Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Monday after 207 appearances for Argentina.

    4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 31 August

  1. Mourinho warns of three-week international break impact

    Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bellingham scores as Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Malaga

    England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute to help Real Madrid defeat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga, extending Jose Mourinho's winning streak to three consecutive victories. Bellingham's goal came after he dribbled past three defenders from 35 yards out, and he was involved in Real's second goal as well.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Mbappe hat-trick leads Real Madrid to 4-1 victory over Sociedad

    Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under Jose Mourinho's first home match as coach, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Mbappe hat-trick marks Mourinho's winning return to Real Madrid

    Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking Jose Mourinho's second match in his second stint as coach. Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge, beginning with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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