Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink Rayo Vallecano

Mbappe has now scored seven goals across all competitions this season.

Jose Mourinho not feeling pressure to win Champions League in second Real Madrid spell

Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho gives a press conference at the Ciudad Real Madrid training ground in Madrid on September 7, 2026 ahead of the UEFA Champions League first round day 1 football match between Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

Mbappe denied at the death as Betis stun Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe after his stoppage-time penalty was saved during the 1-0 defeat to Real Betis on Sept 4.

News analysis

Spain’s ball worship delivers World Cup glory and a nation’s shared embrace

Spain’s ball worship delivers World Cup glory and a nation’s shared embrace.

France’s Kylian Mbappe secures second World Cup Golden Boot

France’s Kylian Mbappe now holds the all-time tournament record with 22 goals in just 22 matches.

Pedro Porro picks perfect moment to make Spain’s right-back spot his own

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Spain training - Melanie Lane Training Grounds, East Hanover, New Jersey, U.S. - July 16, 2026 Spain's Pedro Porro during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Vincent Carchietta

Spain’s ex-PM unrepentant on column questioning ‘Frenchness’ of France team

Former Prime Ministers of Spain, Mariano Rajoy and Jose Maria Aznar Lopez, on the day of a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the members of the Spanish Parliament, during Pope Leo's apostolic journey in Madrid, Spain, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Alejandro Martinez Velez

Kylian Mbappe calls France ‘sloppy’ after 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain

Kylian Mbappe and his France teammates are dejected after losing to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals.

News analysis

France fail World Cup Spanish test in spectacular fashion

France were outclassed by Spain in their semi-final clash on July 14.

Dominant Spain beat France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Spain’s Pedro Porro scored Spain’s second goal.

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