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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The Ghanaian Times
… Deschamps’ team did enough, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his seventh goal at this World Cup, but the performance also underlined that the knockout stage is beginning to ask harder questions of a side whose attacking talent has carried them through much of the tournament. …
Morocco to test France World Cup credentialsThe Chronicle
… France Five straight wins have helped Les Bleus top Group I, then see off Sweden and La Albirroja; while it took a Kylian Mbappe penalty to finally defeat the latter, they have scored 13 goals in the process. …
France and Morocco lock horns in World Cup semi-finalJoy Online
… He is trailed by Kylian Mbappé of France and Norway’s Erling Haaland, both with seven goals, and England’s Harry Kane, with six.
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time showJoy Online
… d respect,” Fifa said in a statement. “It brings together people, cultures and communities from around the world and anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game.” The alleged abuse of IShowSpeed comes days after France forward Kylian Mbappe …
Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeedJoy Online
… The 39-year-old had gone into this last-16 game as the tournament’s joint-top scorer alongside France’s Kylian Mbappe – and the top World Cup scorer of all time with 20. …
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat EgyptDaily Guide
Kylian Mbappe celebrating his winner France national football team booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a second-half penalty from Kylian Mbappé secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay national football team in Philadelphia. …
Mbappé Penalty Sends France Into World Cup Quarter-FinalsThe Chronicle
France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Morocco. …
Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat ParaguayJoy Online
… Nyland was called into action again as he palmed a wayward looping effort on to the post in the 86th minute, before Haaland struck his second to move level on seven goals with France’s Kylian Mbappe and Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. …
Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finalsJoy Online
Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as France overcame Paraguay to set up a quarter-final meeting with Morocco. …
Mbappe strikes again to send France throughJoy Online
Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last 16 tie with Paraguay. …
Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16Nike, 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →