Kylian Mbappé

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Coach Álvaro Arbeloa has denied that Kylian Mbappé's return is a problem for Real Madrid, ahead of the team's Champions League quarterfinal clash with Bayern Munich at the Bernabéu on Tuesday.

Vedat Muriqi was overwhelmed with emotion after he scored a huge last-gasp winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid on Saturday. The Kosovo international fired into the roof of the net in second-hal…

When Gary Lineker compared Rio Ngumoha to Kylian Mbappé, it felt like familiar territory — another wave of early hype surrounding a promising teenager. However, this comparison points to something more precise — not output or raw numbers, but profile. And within Liverpool’s current tactical phase under Arne Slot, that profile is not just exciting… The post Rio Ngumoha and the Mbappé Comparison — Why Liverpool’s Teenager Matters Now first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

The Real Madrid striker is preparing for his first World Cup as his country's on-field leader. The role has not been without its challenges

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament “There’s more talent and potential than in 2022,” Kylian Mbappé said ominously this week after France had beaten Brazil 2-1 despite having Dayot Upamecano sent off after 55 minutes. He may well be right. For the second game of this window, against Colombia, Didier Deschamps changed the entire starting XI but was still able to field an attack of Marcus Thuram, Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki and Maghnes Akliouche. Doué scored two in a comfortable 3-1 victory. “I’m well aware that there are some very good players that I won’t be bringing because, in my opinion, there are even better ones,” Deschamps said. Marcus Christenson

The ongoing international break is giving fans a taste of what is it come at the World Cup this summer and it is just over two months before a ball will be kicked at the iconic event. A whopping 48…

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, the boys discuss the news of Mo Salah and Liverpool deciding to go their separate ways (00:00-25:05). We go in-depth on just how great this guy has been for the club why it all went so wrong so quickly. Then, we go to France where we break down the decision to reportedly appoint Zinedine Zidane as the national team's next coach and we weigh in Kylian Mbappe's knee exam gone wrong (25:05-34:36). We're also joined by ESPN FC's Jeff Carlisle from Atlanta, Georgia where the USMNT get set for their upcoming friendlies vs Belgium and Portugal (35:00-1:02:19). We'll discuss Gio Reyna's inclusion, the centerback uncertainty, Johnny Cardoso's last chance and more! And finally, we'll get you ready for all of the World Cup Playoff action set to take place during this window as FIFA rounds out its 48-team World Cup field (1:02:30-1:21:06). For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" is off and running!!! This week, we're playing out a tournament to determine the worst USMNT World Cup result of all time. To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - We're closing in on spring time, you've just about made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game. Preview of Monday’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick’s weekend double-header continues. St. Patrick’s Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win. Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after Friday’s 2–1 defeat to Shelbourne. St. Pats head coach Stephen Kenny urges his in-form side to stay grounded despite their winning run. Northside Dublin derby at Tolka Park as Shelbourne face Bohemians, with Bohs looking to hold top spot. Drogheda United attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when Shamrock Rovers visit Sullivan and Lambe Park. Dundalk carry momentum from their 5–0 win over Waterford into a clash with struggling Sligo Rovers. Galway United welcome bottom side Waterford to Eamonn Deacy Park in the night’s late kick-off. Waterford strengthen their defence by signing former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Long. Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with a goal and two assists ahead of this week’s Ireland squad announcement. Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3–1, boosting their push for Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick. Tottenham Hotspur grab a late point at Liverpool, with Richarlison cancelling out Dominik Szoboszlai’s opener. Real Madrid welcome back Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Plus updates from the Premier League, Scotland, international squads and the latest World Cup controversy involving Iran Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On this episode of The Cooligans, the boys debate whether winning at all costs is hurting the beauty of Arsenal’s football despite their results, and whether title contenders should be held to a higher stylistic standard. Manchester United fan Matty FC joins to discuss the club’s recent bounce under Michael Carrick and whether it’s the start of a real turnaround or just a temporary lift. Plus, we predict which young striker could be the next superstar in Europe alongside Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, and break down why Brazil may be heading into the 2026 World Cup with more questions than answers—even with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.