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Mbappe suffers injury scare as he asks to be taken off

Real Madrid and France have been handed a significant injury scare after Kylian Mbappe was forced off with a suspected hamstring strain during Friday's stalemate with Real Betis. The prolific forward requested a withdrawal in the closing stages at La Cartuja, potentially leaving Los Blancos without their star man for a season-defining run of fixtures.

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Mourinho back to Madrid?! Mbappe sparks new manager rumours

Kylian Mbappe has sparked speculation over Real Madrid's next manager after liking a post linking Jose Mourinho with a return to the Bernabeu. The "Special One" is being touted as a potential successor to Alvaro Arbeloa.

Mbappe & Vini silence Bernabeu boos to end winless run

Real Madrid bounced back from their four-match winless run and kept their slim title hopes in La Liga alive with a 2-1 victory over Alaves on Tuesday. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr got the job done for Alvaro Arbeloa's side, who closed the gap on leaders Barcelona to six points for at least the next 24 hours.

Aguero: Only one player ranks above Yamal

Sergio Aguero has heaped massive praise on Lamine Yamal, sensationally claiming that the Barcelona sensation is already performing at a level that puts him above almost every other player in world football with the exception of a certain superstar. The Manchester City and Blaugrana legend also believes the teenager possesses a rare talent that has not been seen at Camp Nou since the departure of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.

Mbappe accused of being 'selfish' by ex-Chelsea & France star

Emmanuel Petit has launched a scathing attack on Kylian Mbappe, claiming the forward has infected the Real Madrid dressing room with "selfishness". The former Arsenal and Chelsea star believes the Frenchman's arrival has disrupted the team's harmony following their shock Champions League exit.

Real Madrid Unveils New Signing Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe's mum fumes at form shown by club Madrid star owns

The takeover of SM Caen by Kylian Mbappe was supposed to signal a new dawn for the Normandy club, but the reality has been far bleaker. Fayza Lamari, mother of the Real Madrid and France superstar, has issued a blunt assessment of the current campaign. With the club languishing in the middle of the National table, the family's investment is facing its first major crisis on the pitch.

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Mbappe 'had nightmares' after PSG won UCL without him

France legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL that Kylian Mbappe will have “had nightmares” about Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League without him and Ousmane Dembele landing the Ballon d’Or. Mbappe headed to Real Madrid in a bid to collect those honours, but has been warned that a trophy drought in Spain could last up to four years.

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Mbappe makes emotional promise to Real Madrid fans as trophyless season looms

Kylian Mbappe has addressed Real Madrid supporters after their Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich. The French forward admitted the pain of the defeat but insisted the squad must take responsibility and respond. He also promised fans that success will return to the Santiago Bernabeu soon.

Bayern are the only ones at a disadvantage, while Real are simply embarrassing to watch

Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich has laid bare the club’s less appealing side. The Merengues have reacted like spoilt children, venting frustration at every turn. Their insistence that they were “robbed” in Munich only confirms their status as football’s most unsympathetic outfit, even though it was the record champions who had genuine cause for complaint for long periods of the contest.

BDO Power Rankings: World Cup or bust for Mbappe after UCL exit

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

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Mbappe matches Benzema and breaks Messi record as Madrid crash out

Kylian Mbappe has firmly etched his name into the history books of European football once again following a record-breaking night for Real Madrid. The forward took centre stage during the Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich to surpass a mark previously held by Lionel Messi.

Camavinga's ridiculous red sends Madrid crashing out of UCL

A moment of madness from Eduardo Camavinga saw Real Madrid's remontada hopes dashed in a 6-4 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Frenchman picked up a late red card to blow a tight game wide open. Bayern capitalised with a pair of late goals to win 4-3 on the night and Los Blancos were sent home with a whole host of regrets after a chaotic encounter.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Chaos, control and efficiency

How Madrid can overturn a 2-1 deficit and how Bayern can complete the job through the way their attackers generate value

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Bellingham admits 'it can be difficult' connecting with Mbappe & Vinicius

Jude Bellingham has opened up on the tactical challenges of sharing the pitch with superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid. Ahead of a season-defining Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich, the England international admitted that finding a cohesive rhythm with two naturally left-sided attackers is not always straightforward.

Mbappe vents frustration over football's 'era of excessive consumption'

Kylian Mbappe has suggested that football's current "era of excessive consumption" is making it impossible for elite players to maintain peak performance. The Real Madrid superstar expressed his deep gratitude for his career but admitted that expectations have become unrealistic at the top level.

Real Madrid risk mediocrity with Mbappe-centric approach

From an individual perspective, Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid in 2024 has been a roaring success. The insatiable French forward has hit a staggering 83 goals across his first 97 appearances for Los Blancos, including 39 across all competitions in the current campaign - a total bettered only by Bayern Munich's Harry Kane among all the players in Europe's top five leagues.

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: Bruno Fernandes is a central attacking midfielder by nature, although he has also played as a second striker or in a deeper playmaking position in the midfielder. On many occasions at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has also used him out wide on the right due to his crossing ability.
: Bruno Fernandes was born in Maia, in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal.
: Bruno Fernandes wears the No. 8 jersey at Manchester United, previously worn by players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.
: Bruno Fernandes stands at 1.79m (5ft 10in), and is one of the most prolific goalscoring and chance-creating midfielders in the Premier League.
: Bruno Fernandes weighs 69kg (152 lbs). He is an excellent presser when the opposition is in their first phase of build-up, and is also an ever-reliable player when it comes to set pieces.
: Bruno Fernandes' first club during his childhood was local outfit Infesta. He joined Boavista in 2004, where he spent most of his youth career. Interestingly, he was offered a chance to join Porto's youth academy, but instead decided to join their rivals.
: Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho have two children - a daughter named Matilde and a son named Goncalo.
: Bruno Fernandes is married to childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The duo exchanged vows in 2015.

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