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Mbappe's Caen appoint former Arsenal and Man City star as boss

Kylian Mbappe’s ownership era at Caen has taken a bold new turn after the French club appointed former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Gael Clichy as head coach. The 40-year-old steps into his first senior managerial role amid supporter unrest, with the club banking on his elite pedigree to spark a revival as they struggle in the third tier of French football.

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Mbappe 'mistake' highlighted as diss-track row continues

Kylian Mbappe has been told he has made a “massive mistake” which will “tarnish his image” after the Real Madrid superstar hit back at a new song criticising his controversial ownership of French side Caen. The 26-year-old forward took aim at French rapper Orelsan over social media on Friday after being made the subject of his fiery ‘diss track’.

Mbappe fires back at 'broke' rapper after diss track

Kylian Mbappe has hit back at French rapper Orelsan after being mocked in a new track over the Real Madrid star’s ownership of Caen. The French club now sit in the third tier of French football after facing relegation under Mbappe's ownership. The striker issued a fiery reply on social media, accusing the rapper of "begging" for a free stake in the club.

Major revelations about Mbappe and his management of Caen

Caen's recruitment manager has opened up on Kylian Mbappe's ownership role at the French club, following their recent relegation from Ligue 2.

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Carroll earning less than minimum wage for French side Bordeaux

Andy Carroll's salary at Bordeaux has been revealed, and the former Liverpool man is earning lower than minimum wage with the fallen French giants.

'Costing me money!' - Liverpool flop makes surprise admission

Former Liverpool and West Ham man Andy Carroll has opened up on life after joining Bordeaux in the fourth-tier of French football.

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