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Kylian Mbappe Named His Greatest 11 in Football History

When you take a look at who the biggest modern-day footballing superstars are, it’s hard to ignore Kylian Mbappe at the very top of that list. The 25-year-old has been at the forefront of the game ever since he was a teenager, breaking records and putting himself in Ballon d’Or contention for close to a decade already.

From lifting the World Cup at 19 to winning countless honours at Paris Saint-Germain prior to becoming the latest Galactico, Mbappe has turned himself into an idol for many with his blistering pace and exceptional skill. For this generation, he is probably a first-ballot inclusion in any all-time XI that they have ever seen.

However, back in 2017, the question was posed to Mbappe himself as to who he would include in his greatest starting eleven in history. Thanks to the interview he did with Foot Mercato, via Metro, we know the answer. With as many as four former teammates included, the Frenchman’s side might be very attack-heavy, but it would certainly cause any of Europe’s greatest ever teams plenty of problems.

Kylian Mbappe’s All-Time XI
GK	Gianluigi Buffon
DEF	Cafu
DEF	Sergio Ramos
DEF	Paolo Maldini
DEF	Roberto Carlos
MID	Zinedine Zidane
MID	Ronaldinho
FWD	Lionel Messi
FWD	Neymar
FWD	Ronaldo Nazario
FWD	Cristiano Ronaldo

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Goalkeeper and Defence

Gianluigi Buffon, Cafu, Sergio Ramos, Paolo Maldini, Roberto Carlos

Given that the midfield onwards boasts an incredible array of attacking talent, Mbappe had to pick a strong enough defence to let the attackers off the leash. Thankfully, he has managed to do just that, starting with Gianluigi Buffon in between the sticks. The Italian icon briefly joined Mbappe at PSG but is better remembered for his incredible domination with Juventus and his heroics en route to a World Cup triumph with Gli Azzurri. He remains one of the greatest players to never win the Champions League.

Either flank is propped up by Brazilian royalty in the form of Cafu and Roberto Carlos. Both men were pivotal in their country’s last World Cup triumph over 20 years ago but also found great success for AC Milan and Real Madrid, respectively. They are joined in the middle by another one of Mbappe’s former teammates, Sergio Ramos, and arguably the greatest one-club man in football history – that being Paolo Maldini.

Ramos is best known for his domineering years in the Spanish capital but did have a brief stint in Paris with Mbappe. Maldini also slots in centrally, where he played in the latter stages of his career despite being more of a left-back in his prime.

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Midfield

Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho

Imagine this duo running things in the middle of the park. Mbappe has opted for flair in the centre of the pitch but does have some steel in the form of Zinedine Zidane. The most defining player of the 1990s, the Frenchman also had a nasty side to his game, as was on display in the 2006 World Cup final.

Alongside him is a man who no doubt brought a smile to Mbappe’s face growing up, as he did to so many. Not only was Ronaldinho a world-class talent, but the Ballon d’Or winner treated playing football at the highest level with the spirit of someone who was enjoying playing at the park with their friends. The way football has evolved tactically only adds to the Brazilian’s mystique, as players like him have become few and far between.

Steven Gerrard, Ronaldinho and Wayne Rooney.

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Forwards

Lionel Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Nazario, Cristiano Ronaldo

If the rest of the team wasn’t impressive enough, Mbappe has made sure to go all out at the top end of the pitch. On either wing are the other two men with whom he formed one of the most frightening attacking trios in Europe. The fact that PSG still couldn’t achieve their ultimate goal even with Lionel Messi and Neymar partnering the Frenchman is startling. However, they are worthy inclusions in the team nonetheless.

Down the middle, Mbappe has gone with two of the most explosive players ever seen. Ronaldo Nazario‘s legacy as one of the greatest is already cemented given his dominance and what he achieved, but had it not been for injuries, he may have reached the same heights as his namesake.

Mbappe’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo is well publicised, given that posters of the Portuguese icon used to be on his bedroom wall. So it’s no surprise that the man attempting to emulate the greatest goalscorer in football history at the Santiago Bernabeu has included him as the final piece to this astounding team.

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December 10, 2024

Mbappé enduring ‘difficult moment’ as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to Athletic

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé admitted he is going through a difficult moment as he missed another penalty kick and Real Madrid lost ground to Barcelona in the Spanish league after a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

Mbappé had his penalty saved by Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala in the 68th minute, and later Federico Valverde gifted a late goal by losing possession on defense to allow an easy winner by Gorka Guruzeta in the 80th.

“Bad result,” Mbappé posted on Instagram. “A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility for it. A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am.”

Mbappé sent the penalty shot to his right and Agirrezabala dived that way to make the stop.

“We knew that he is a good penalty taker,” Agirrezabala said. “He missed the last one and I believed that he was going to choose the same side and luckily that’s what happened.”

Mbappé, who had a goal disallowed for offside in the 13th, had also missed a penalty in Madrid’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League last week. He didn’t take the one for the club in a Spanish league match on Sunday, but he scored in the 2-0 win over Getafe to ease some of the pressure on him and the club.

But it was another lackluster outing for the France star, who continues to struggle in his first season since finally joining the Spanish powerhouse.

“I won’t evaluate the performance of a player because of a missed penalty. Obviously he is sad and disappointed, but you have to move on,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said about Mbappé. “He is not at his best level, but you have to give him time to adapt. You have to give him time to be able to do better.”

Ancelotti also downplayed the bad play by Valverde, saying that mistakes can happen to anyone.

Valverde had control of the ball but gave it away while trying to get past a couple of Athletic players instead of passing it to a teammate, leaving Guruzeta with an easy run into the area for his goal.

Álex Berenguer had put the hosts ahead in the 53td and Jude Bellingham equalized for Madrid in the 78th.

The defeat left Madrid four points behind Barcelona, which on Tuesday ended a three-match winless streak in the league with a 5-1 rout at Mallorca. Madrid, which has a game in hand, had won three consecutive league games since a 4-0 loss at home in the “clasico” against Barcelona.

Madrid has lost five of its last 11 matches in all competitions.

Athletic moved to fourth place with the victory, its fourth consecutive across all competitions.

Both matches on Tuesday and Wednesday were moved forward in the schedule because the clubs will be playing in the Spanish Super Cup in January.

Copa del Rey

In the Copa del Rey, first-division clubs Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Real Betis all advanced over lower-division teams in the second round, but Villarreal lost 1-0 to fourth-division club Pontevedra and Girona fell on penalties to fourth-tier team Logrones.

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December 5, 2024
Kylian Mbappé Reportedly Struggling with Mental Health and Lifestyle Challenges in Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid has reportedly been more challenging than anticipated, impacting his mental well-being
- These struggles have reportedly led to lifestyle changes, with Mbappé increasingly frequenting parties where he consumes alcohol
- Mbappe was a conspicuous absentee in Didier Deschamps’ side for October’s games despite returning to full fitness
Kylian Mbappé’s start at Real Madrid has not gone as expected, and this appears to be affecting the player.

The 26-year-old reportedly struggles mentally since moving to the Spanish capital this summer from Paris-Saint Germain.

Kylian Mbappe was sighted with friends after what appears to be a late night out on the eve of France’s win against Israel. Photos: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images and @footmercato/X.
Source: UGC

Spanish journalist Roman Molina reports that Mbappé is grappling with severe mental health challenges, struggling to handle the increasing wave of criticism.

As a result, Mbappé has reportedly been spending more time out late, visiting nightclubs, and drinking alcohol.

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This Tuesday, the situation took a serious turn as Mbappé became embroiled in a scandal stemming from a recent night out in Sweden.

Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@tculer4:

“He’s been in Sweden so it makes sense.”

@jokerslifee:

“Everybody’s now saying things like they live with him and walk around with him.”

@psg_chief:

“This is getting out of hand.”

@Llekamania_:

“PSG media always painting who ever leaves as a bad person.”

@IsaacAFC_:

“That explains why he’s struggling at Madrid.”

@HeatXManCity:

“Madrid ruined him.”

@Zee3kee:

“Not everyone is capable of handling greatness.”

@IsaacAFC_:

“He should be helped before it gets out of hand.”

Reports indicate that after being seen at a nightclub, he now faces allegations of assaulting a woman at a hotel, prompting a police investigation.

In response, Tribuna reports that Real Madrid have opted to remove him from a foundation’s promotional photoshoot, signalling growing concerns over his off-field behaviour.

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Reason why Real Madrid superstar ‘may never play football again’

While adjusting to life in Madrid has been challenging for Mbappé, he has still managed to deliver on the pitch, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances.

Mbappe on rumour about alleged abuse at hotel

Meanwhile, to firmly deny reports of an alleged abuse incident at his Stockholm hotel, calling them “fake news”.

The Frenchman’s response comes just a day before a critical hearing with his former club, PSG, fuelling speculation about the timing of these accusations.

According to RMC Sport, citing Swedish media, Stockholm police have opened an investigation following a young woman’s complaint describing an incident last Thursday at the hotel where Mbappe and his entourage, including PSG loanee Nordi Mukiele, stayed.

Mbappe compared to childhood idol

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Mbappe was compared to his childhood football idol – Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Mbappe blasts ‘Fake News’ as abuse allegation surfaces at hotel he stayed at in Sweden

The 25-year-old has been told he is on track to cement his place in Real Madrid’s history, much like CR7 had done.

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October 17, 2024
Kylian Mbappé Reportedly Struggling with Mental Health and Lifestyle Challenges in Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid has reportedly been more challenging than anticipated, impacting his mental well-being
- These struggles have reportedly led to lifestyle changes, with Mbappé increasingly frequenting parties where he consumes alcohol
- Mbappe was a conspicuous absentee in Didier Deschamps’ side for October’s games despite returning to full fitness
Kylian Mbappé’s start at Real Madrid has not gone as expected, and this appears to be affecting the player.

The 26-year-old reportedly struggles mentally since moving to the Spanish capital this summer from Paris-Saint Germain.

Kylian Mbappe was sighted with friends after what appears to be a late night out on the eve of France’s win against Israel. Photos: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images and @footmercato/X.
Source: UGC

Spanish journalist Roman Molina reports that Mbappé is grappling with severe mental health challenges, struggling to handle the increasing wave of criticism.

As a result, Mbappé has reportedly been spending more time out late, visiting nightclubs, and drinking alcohol.

Read also

“Make sure your CV reaches HR”: SA heartbroken after learning cause of unemployment in 2024

This Tuesday, the situation took a serious turn as Mbappé became embroiled in a scandal stemming from a recent night out in Sweden.

Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@tculer4:

“He’s been in Sweden so it makes sense.”

@jokerslifee:

“Everybody’s now saying things like they live with him and walk around with him.”

@psg_chief:

“This is getting out of hand.”

@Llekamania_:

“PSG media always painting who ever leaves as a bad person.”

@IsaacAFC_:

“That explains why he’s struggling at Madrid.”

@HeatXManCity:

“Madrid ruined him.”

@Zee3kee:

“Not everyone is capable of handling greatness.”

@IsaacAFC_:

“He should be helped before it gets out of hand.”

Reports indicate that after being seen at a nightclub, he now faces allegations of assaulting a woman at a hotel, prompting a police investigation.

In response, Tribuna reports that Real Madrid have opted to remove him from a foundation’s promotional photoshoot, signalling growing concerns over his off-field behaviour.

Read also

Reason why Real Madrid superstar ‘may never play football again’

While adjusting to life in Madrid has been challenging for Mbappé, he has still managed to deliver on the pitch, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances.

Mbappe on rumour about alleged abuse at hotel

Meanwhile, to firmly deny reports of an alleged abuse incident at his Stockholm hotel, calling them “fake news”.

The Frenchman’s response comes just a day before a critical hearing with his former club, PSG, fuelling speculation about the timing of these accusations.

According to RMC Sport, citing Swedish media, Stockholm police have opened an investigation following a young woman’s complaint describing an incident last Thursday at the hotel where Mbappe and his entourage, including PSG loanee Nordi Mukiele, stayed.

Mbappe compared to childhood idol

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Mbappe was compared to his childhood football idol – Cristiano Ronaldo.

Read also

Mbappe blasts ‘Fake News’ as abuse allegation surfaces at hotel he stayed at in Sweden

The 25-year-old has been told he is on track to cement his place in Real Madrid’s history, much like CR7 had done.

Source: YEN.com.gh
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October 17, 2024
Mbappé investigated for rape according to Swedish newspaper, football star says ‘fake news’

Swedish newspaper Expressen reports that Kylian Mbappé is being investigated for rape, following a visit by the Real Madrid star to Stockholm. Mbappé denounced the report as “fake news.” After newspaper Aftonbladet reported that an alleged rape had been reported to police but did not say who was accused, Expressen newspaper said 25-year-old Mbappé was the suspect. “According to information obtained by Expressen, police are investigating the star who is reasonably suspected of rape and sexual assault,” the newspaper wrote.

Swedish law enforcement differentiates the level of suspicion as either reasonable or probable, with reasonable being the lower degree of suspicion. Mbappé’s entourage, when contacted by Agence France-Presse (AFP), said it had no knowledge of a legal complaint made against him.

The French international, who was not selected for his country’s latest round of Nations League matches, visited the Swedish capital with a group of people on October 10. They dined at a restaurant before going to a nightclub, according to the Aftonbladet report. Mbappé and the group left Sweden on Friday.

In a post on X, Mbappé claimed that there was a link between the Aftonbladet report and his hearing before a French league committee on Tuesday in his bitter dispute with his former club Paris Saint-Germain over what he says are unpaid wages. Mbappé claims he is owed €55 million by the Qatari-owned French champions. “FAKE NEWS !!!!. It’s becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance,” Mbappé posted.

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‘Slanderous’

A prosecutor investigating the accusation told AFP that “a probe is underway into a crime that was reported on October 10 in the center of Stockholm.” Swedish police declined to give any further details. “In general, if we have received a complaint and decided to conduct interviews and we make it known (to the public), those involved in the case may take actions that delay and complicate the investigation,” said police spokesperson Carina Skagerlind.

Aftonbladet published photos on its website on Monday showing police officers in front of the hotel where Mbappé and the group with him had stayed. Mbappé’s entourage said in a statement sent to AFP: “Today, a new slanderous rumor is starting to spread across the web from the Swedish media Aftonbladet.”

“These accusations are completely false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable. […] In order to put an end to this methodical destruction of (the) image (of Kylian Mbappé), all necessary legal action will be taken to re-establish the truth and pursue any person or media involved in the moral harassment and defamatory treatment that Kylian Mbappé is suffering repeatedly,” the statement added.

France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday that the report “is not a good thing for the national team.” “Everyone is free to write what they want but there is a negative atmosphere” around the French team, Deschamps told reporters, following the 2-1 win in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. “You had better take a bit of a step back before publishing anything and everything, but these things happen so often,” he said.

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