French far-right leader Marine le Pen insisted Thursday her party can still win control of parliament despite the centre and left scrambling to block her way and football hero Kilian Mbappe urging fans to outvote “those people”. Three days before Sunday’s run-off in France’s most critical legislative elections in recent history, a poll projected Le […]
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Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it lurches closer to a first far-right government since World War II. The National Rally gained strong results — around 33% of the vote nationwide — on Sunday in the first round of a […]
Paris Saint-Germain holding out pay until agreement with Kylian Mbappe reached – court on the horizon
Paris Saint-Germain holding out pay until agreement with Kylian Mbappe reached – court on the horizon Paris Saint-Germain are yet to pay Kylian Mbappe for the months of April, May and June, and with the forward having already signed for Real Madrid, are looking to make one last pay-day out of him themselves. Mbappe is […]
Tchouameni ‘hates extremism’ and ‘shares’ Mbappe view
France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has said he “hates extremism” as he called for people to vote in his country’s parliamentary elections. President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election earlier this month, following a victory for his rival Marine Le Pen‘s right-wing National Rally in European elections. France striker Kylian Mbappe has previously urged young voters […]
Real Madrid teammate joins Kylian Mbappe in rallying cry for elections
Real Madrid teammate joins Kylian Mbappe in rallying cry for elections Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has backed France teammates Marcus Thuram and Kylian Mbappe over their statements in the run up to the French elections. With the far right on the rise under Marine Le Pen, Thuram and Mbappe had called for France to […]
Kylian Mbappe remains on bench as France and the Netherlands draw in Leipzig
Kylian Mbappe watched on from the bench as France and the Netherlands played out a goalless draw at Euro 2024. After breaking his nose in France’s opening Group D win over Austria, Les Bleus skipper was forced to don a mask in training and was only a substitute here in Leipzig, where a 0-0 stalemate […]
France wait on Kylian Mbappe ahead of Netherlands clash
Kylian Mbappe remains the main talking point as France attempt to book their place in the last 16 at Euro 2024. The French face the Netherlands in Group D on Friday evening, with boss Didier Deschamps yet to make a decision on whether to involve his skipper after he broke his nose against Austria on […]
Too early to say if Kylian Mbappe will continue at Euro 2024 – FFF president
France Football Federation president Philippe Diallo insisted it was too early to say whether Kylian Mbappe would feature in the remainder of Euro 2024 after breaking his nose. The forward was taken to hospital in Dusseldorf after colliding with opponent Kevin Danso’s shoulder in the victory over Austria. No immediate surgery was required and plans […]
France braces for frenetic campaign as Mbappe warns against extremes
France was on Sunday bracing for a frenetic fortnight of election campaigning for snap polls called by President Emmanuel Macron to combat the far right, as star footballer Kylian Mbappe waded into the febrile environment with a warning not to vote for extremes. Candidates had until 1600 GMT to register for the 577 seats in […]
Kylian Mbappe signs five-year deal with Real Madrid
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winner Kylian Mbappe on a five-year deal. The France striker will officially join the 15-time European champions on July 1st, the day after his contract with Paris St Germain expires. Mbappe, 25, announced earlier this year he would leave PSG this summer. Un sueño hecho realidad. Muy […]
France striker Kylian Mbappe signs Real Madrid deal – reports
Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, according to reports. The 25-year-old France international signalled his intention to leave Paris St Germain when his current deal expires on June 30th. Mbappe has spent the past seven years at PSG but has continuously been linked with a transfer to […]
Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave Paris St Germain at end of season
Kylian Mbappe has officially confirmed he will be leaving Paris St Germain at the end of the season. France World Cup winner Mbappe, who is out of contract in June, announced he will not be renewing his deal with PSG in a video released on social media site X. The 25-year-old has been linked with […]