Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior both found the net as Real Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the inaugural Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute, tapping in from close range after a brilliant assist from Vinícius. Rodrygo then extended Madrid’s lead … Read more
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has boldly claimed that he was faster than football’s most renowned speedsters, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, and Kylian Mbappe, during his illustrious playing career. The former Inter Milan forward made the statement during an interview with ESPN at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday when asked to … Read more
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm, reportedly involving Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, has been closed due to a lack of sufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor announced on Thursday. The 25-year-old French football star, widely regarded as one of the sport’s biggest names, was in Stockholm from October 9 to 11 … Read more
Kylian Mbappe marked his 50th Champions League goal as Real Madrid secured a vital 3-1 victory over Atalanta, with Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham also on the scoresheet. Real Madrid have faced struggles in Europe this season, losing three of their first five games prior to Tuesday’s match in Italy. A win was crucial for … Read more
Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable scoring streak in La Liga, netting for the fifth consecutive game as Real Madrid secured a victory over Girona. The England midfielder, who had not scored in the league earlier this season, has now become the first Real Madrid player to score in five straight league matches since Karim Benzema … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Vinicius Junior is recovering faster than expected and will return from injury in time to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Brazilian winger sustained a hamstring injury in November, initially projected to sideline him until the Intercontinental Cup … Read more
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty woes continued as Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao in a high-intensity La Liga clash at San Mamés on Wednesday. Just a week after missing a crucial spot-kick in the Champions League against Liverpool, Mbappé’s misfortune from 12 yards cost Madrid dearly, allowing Barcelona to maintain their four-point lead … Read more
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has expressed his surprise over Lautaro Martinez’s exclusion from the final shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024. On Friday, FIFA unveiled the final 11 nominees for the men’s category, with Martinez notably absent from the list. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Real Madrid’s team bus was involved in a motorway accident following their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 27. The crash occurred on the M40 motorway, which links London, Oxford, and Birmingham, as reported by the Daily Mail. Video footage revealed the stationary bus appearing to have been struck … Read more
Kylian Mbappe saw his penalty saved as Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over Real Madrid on Wednesday, handing the holders their third defeat in five Champions League matches. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were the scorers in the second half, maintaining Liverpool’s perfect record and securing top spot in the group. Mohamed Salah also missed a … Read more
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield after suffering a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Monday. “Following tests conducted today, Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Real Madrid said in an official statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Six men connected to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba are set to stand trial starting Tuesday, facing charges of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros, and holding the player at gunpoint. The case, which is being heard at the Paris criminal court, has sent shockwaves through the French football community. The accused include … Read more
France manager Didier Deschamps has clarified that his decision to omit captain Kylian Mbappe from this month’s Nations League double-header is a “one-off” measure. The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward was not included in the squad for the upcoming matches against Israel and Italy. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe will need to adapt to playing as a central striker in Madrid, as he is unlikely to replace Vinicius Junior on the left wing. After completing his highly anticipated move to Madrid following the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has yet to reach … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has advised Kylian Mbappé to prioritize goal-scoring rather than pressing, emphasizing the importance of his attacking contributions to the team. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Ancelotti reaffirmed that the role of the central striker within the squad remains unchanged. … Read more
Real Madrid fans showed their support for star striker Kylian Mbappé on Thursday as the France captain faces a media frenzy surrounding a rape investigation in Sweden. On Tuesday, Swedish prosecutors confirmed that an investigation had been initiated—though they did not name Mbappé—following an alleged rape incident at an upscale hotel in Stockholm on October … Read more
Kylian Mbappé is currently under investigation for rape by Swedish police, as reported by a newspaper in Sweden. This investigation follows the Real Madrid star’s visit to Stockholm, which Mbappé has dismissed as “fake news.” EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its … Read more
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been omitted from the squad for this month’s UEFA Nations League matches, as announced by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday. The Real Madrid forward recently returned from a brief injury layoff, coming off the bench during the shock 1-0 Champions League loss to Lille on Wednesday after recovering from a … Read more
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury ahead of this weekend’s La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, the club announced on Wednesday. The French star was substituted during Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over Alaves after showing signs of discomfort. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Endrick etched his name into the history books as Real Madrid’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer, while Kylian Mbappe also found the net in a hard-fought home victory over Stuttgart. At just 18 years and 58 days, the Brazilian prodigy surpassed the long-standing record of club icon Raul, who had scored against Ferencvaros in 1995 at … Read more