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Kylian Mbappé continued his remarkable FIFA World Cup legacy after scoring against Morocco to send France into the 2026 semi-finals, matching Lionel Messi's all-time goals record while setting more tournament milestones.

Every World Cup record Mbappe now holds after Morocco victory

Kylian Mbappé added another remarkable chapter to his FIFA World Cup career after inspiring France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco in...

France coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed suggestions that Kylian Mbappé is selfish, describing his captain as an exemplary leader whose commitment to the team extends far beyond goals after Les Bleus reached the World Cup semi-finals.

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France boss hits back at criticism of Mbappé’s character

Didier Deschamps has launched a passionate defense of Kylian Mbappé’s character, rejecting suggestions that the France captain is driven by individual ambition...

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the lengthy delay before Kylian Mbappé's first-half penalty against Morocco caused frustration, agreeing with Erling Haaland's criticism despite Les Bleus' 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory.

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Deschamps agrees with Haaland over lengthy VAR delay before Mbappe penalty miss

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the lengthy delay before Kylian Mbappé’s first half penalty against Morocco created frustration for his captain, openly...

France star Kylian Mbappe, Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla and the French Football Federation have become embroiled in a heated racism row following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay. Here's how the controversy unfolded.

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Mbappe-Paraguay row explained: How World Cup clash sparked racism storm and apology demand

The fallout from France’s World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay has developed into one of the tournament’s biggest off field controversies, with...

A viral quote claiming Didier Deschamps explained why he bowed to Kylian Mbappé after France's World Cup win over Sweden is circulating online. Here's what is true, what is false, and what the France coach actually said.

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Fact Check: Deschamps bowed to Mbappé – but not with the viral speech flooding social media. Here’s the truth

A viral social media post claiming France coach Didier Deschamps delivered an emotional explanation for bowing to Kylian Mbappe after the World...

Real Madrid achieved a historic milestone by securing their sixth UEFA Super Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta.

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Ademola Lookman overpowered as Kylian Mbappé scores for Real Madrid in UEFA Super Cup win

Real Madrid achieved a historic milestone by securing their sixth UEFA Super Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. The triumph...

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is on the verge of signing a new contract with Napoli, extending his tenure until June 2026. THE ATHLETICNG

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PSG will approach Osimhen as Mbappe replacement

Osimhen is touted as PSG’s favorite to replace the outgoing Kylian Mbappe, but the lifelong Chelsea fan has his sights set on...

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Victor Osimhen bags 100th career goal faster than Messi, Ronaldo

Victor Osimhen has bagged his 100th career goal in his 197th game faster than football greats, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic....