Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has officially brought an end to his iconic, two-decade association with sportswear giant Nike. The French forward has now signed a landmark deal with Swiss company On Holding to spearhead their ambitious foray into professional football.
As the new France manager, Zinedine Zidane has outlined his tactical vision for Kylian Mbappe, confirming the star will remain captain while hinting at a positional change. The legendary coach also addressed concerns about the forward's defensive work rate and tactfully avoided discussing the political controversies surrounding the national team ahead of the 2027 elections.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has candidly admitted that his previous treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold may have been unfair, following the Real Madrid defender's surprise return to the national team squad. Alexander-Arnold missed the World Cup but has earned a recall for the upcoming Nations League fixtures after an impressive start to the domestic season under Jose Mourinho.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has insisted he is paying little attention to the upcoming Madrid derby, despite the potential implications the result could have on the Liga title race. The German coach is determined to keep the focus internal as his side looks to maintain their impressive early-season momentum.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has officially unveiled his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, headlined by the high-profile returns of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer. Both players missed out on the recent World Cup campaign but have forced their way back into the international fold following scintillating starts to the domestic season.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has hit back at claims that he is merely a goalscorer who fails to lift his team to collective silverware. Speaking after a top-scoring campaign ended without trophies, the France captain insisted he remains open to constructive criticism despite the noise.
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