Star names in short supply in football
Kylian Mbappe wanted to take part in this year鈥檚 Olympics in his home city, while there were hopes that Lionel Messi would feature for Argentina, but instead the...
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Mbappe says dream has come true at Real unveiling
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday, telling 80,000 fans 鈥榤y dream has come true鈥�.
We didn鈥檛 do enough: Mbappe
France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side 鈥榙idn鈥檛 do enough鈥� in Tuesday鈥檚 2-1 semi-final loss to Spain and admitted he was disappointed after underperforming at Euro 2024.聽..
Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro final
Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament's youngest ever goalscorer as Spain came back to beat France 2-1 in Munich on Tuesday and reach the Euro 2024 final.
France hoping captain Kylian can deliver
France go into Tuesday鈥檚 Euro 2024 semi-final showdown against Spain hoping Kylian Mbappe can finally produce a performance worthy of his superstar status at a...
Unity key to stopping Mbappe: Cucurella
Spain defender Marc Cucurella believes the key to stopping France striker Kylian Mbappe in their Euro 2024 semi-final clash is a unified approach.
Winning all that matters for Mbappe鈥檚 minimalist France
Three goals scored in five games, one a penalty and two own goals, and yet Kylian Mbappe's France are into the semi-finals of yet another major tournament as Spain await at Euro 2024.
France beat Portugal on penalties to reach semi-finals
Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe's France edged a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo's last-ever match at the tournament.
Mbappe, Ronaldo face off as France and Portugal clash at Euro 2024
France and Portugal renew their European Championship rivalry on Friday in a quarter-final showdown in which almost all of the focus will be on the two captains, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Masked man: Will Mbappe finally fire for France?
Kylian Mbappe leads France into Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal having yet to find his best form at the tournament after months of speculation about his club future and then the broken nose which overshadowed his team's opening game.
Showdowns, young guns and own goals as Euro heads into quarter-finals
Euro 2024's quarter-finals kick-off on Friday with a blockbuster match between hosts Germany and Spain as the tournament heads towards its decisive final week. Here AFP looks at the state of play with some of the Euro's heavy hitters facing off in the least eight:
Biggest stars yet to catch fire at Euro 2024
With exciting football and vibrant fans lighting up cities across Germany, Euro 2024 has thrilled even though the European game's biggest stars have failed to take the tournament by storm.
Mbappe鈥檚 return fails to mask France shortcomings
The welcome sight of the masked Kylian Mbappe back on the pitch could not disguise another under-par performance from France at Euro 2024 which raises questions about their chances of winning the competition...
France wait for Mbappe to return and the goals to flow
France appear almost certain to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024 but they are hoping to have Kylian Mbappe back, and rediscover their goal-scoring touch, when they face Poland in their final group game on Tuesday.
France hoping to have masked Mbappe available against Dutch
France coach Didier Deschamps is hopeful that Kylian Mbappe will be able to play in Friday's Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands as he said the striker was making good progress in his recovery from a broken nose.
Mbappe injury leaves France to prepare Plan B
France boast fearsome strength in depth but remain hugely reliant on Kylian Mbappe for inspiration and are now facing the prospect of being without their injured superstar for at least their next Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands on Friday.
I'm against extremes and divisive ideas: Mbappe
France superstar and captain Kylian Mbappe on Sunday declared himself 鈥榓gainst extremes and divisive ideas鈥� when asked about crucial upcoming legislative elections in the country.
All eyes on Mbappe as France aim to live up to Euro billing
France head into Euro 2024 as quite possibly the standout candidates to lift the trophy but their prospects may to a large extent depend on Kylian Mbappe not being...
Mbappe on target as France stroll past Luxembourg
Euro 2024 favourites France beat Luxembourg 3-0 in an international friendly on Wednesday with superstar striker Kylian Mbappe on the score sheet.
People made me unhappy at PSG: Mbappe
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe said on Tuesday 鈥榯hings and people made me unhappy鈥� at Paris Saint-Germain before he signed a five-year deal with the Spanish club...
Mbappe makes 鈥榙ream鈥� move to Madrid
Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday and called the move a 鈥榙ream come true鈥�.
Mbappe signs five-year deal with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe has signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club announced on Monday.
Real aim to add to Champions league legend before Mbappe arrival
Whether they admit it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid consider themselves favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy.
鈥楶laying with Mbappe would be nice鈥�
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Monday it would be 鈥榬eally nice鈥� to play with Kylian Mbappe next season...
Mbappe proud to leave PSG 鈥榳ith head held high鈥�
Kylian Mbappe said he was proud to leave Paris Saint-Germain with his 鈥榟ead held high鈥� after winning Saturday鈥檚 French Cup final, but said he would wait for the right time to confirm where he will be playing next season...
鈥楳bappe will join Madrid鈥�
La Liga president Javier Tebas says Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid next season.
Mbappe bids farewell to PSG fans with defeat
Kylian Mbappe scored on his final home appearance as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Sunday but the French champions suffered a surprise 3-1 defeat against...
Macron 鈥榗ounting on Madrid鈥� to let Mbappe play at Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday he hoped star footballer Kylian Mbappe would be freed up by his likely future club Real Madrid to take...
Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season
Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid widely expected to be his next destination.
Mbappe denied dream PSG farewell after Champions League exit
Kylian Mbappe will not get his dream farewell from Paris Saint-Germain after their shock Champions League exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday deprived him of playing his last game for the club in the final at Wembley next month.