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Deschamps warned Mbappe shouldn't be France leader

Kylian Mbappe has been told he lacks the technical brilliance of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele as questions arise over his suitability as France’s primary leader. Despite his prolific goalscoring record for Les Bleus, former international Jerome Rothen believes the Real Madrid star should no longer be considered the technical focal point of Didier Deschamps' side.

BDO Power Rankings: Diaz & Rice boost chances behind Kane

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.

PL return for £170m-rated Olise? Alternative transfer predicted

Michael Olise has been posting “crazy” numbers at Bayern Munich, leading to him reportedly having a £170 million ($229m) price tag placed around his neck, and Louis Saha has told GOAL why a return to the Premier League may not be the France international’s next move. Few teams on the planet could afford to put a transfer package in place for Olise, but that does not mean that the former Crystal Palace star is destined to head back to England.

Electric Diaz keeps Bayern alive after nine-goal thriller

Bayern Munich will have to come from behind if they are to reach the Champions League final as they lost out 5-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the thrilling first leg of their semi-final clash. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz all got on the scoresheet for the Bundesliga winners in what proved to be a game that showcased the very best in attacking football.

Real Madrid CF v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Bayern chief gives Kane contract update & confirms Olise transfer stance

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has provided a major update on the futures of Harry Kane and Michael Olise as Bayern Munich prepare for their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. The club legend and current board member made it clear that their key attacking duo remains untouchable despite growing interest from across Europe.

EPL, take note: PSG & Bayern's flying forwards are the future

Just like pretty much everyone else on the planet, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock thoroughly enjoyed Bayern Munich's thrilling Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. The tie ebbed and flowed for 180 mesmerising minutes before the Bavarians eventually prevailed 6-4 on aggregate, thanks in no small part to Eduardo Camavinga's idiotic dismissal in the closing stages of the second leg.

“I’m not sure”: Bayern face a bleak outlook over their superstar

These comments from Marcel Desailly are unlikely to go down well at all with FC Bayern Munich.

Fans are puzzled: Olise raises questions at FCB’s title-winning celebrations

While his teammates jubilantly celebrate the club’s championship at FC Bayern Munich’s title party, Michael Olise keeps a low profile, a stance that prompts two questions among the fans.

Could Olise be the key to Bayern Munich’s next marquee signing?

Anthony Gordon is on FC Bayern’s radar. Could Michael Olise indirectly tip the balance?

FC St. Pauli v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Smicer urges Liverpool to sign Olise to replace Salah

Liverpool legend Vladimir Smicer has called on the club to secure the signing of Michael Olise as the search for Mohamed Salah's successor intensifies. With the Egyptian icon confirmed to be leaving Anfield at the end of the season, the Reds face the daunting task of replacing one of the greatest players in their history.

📽️ | Olise's priceless reaction to Real Madrid 'kings of UCL' question

Michael Olise produced a moment of interview gold following Bayern Munich’s dramatic Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. The French winger appeared genuinely baffled when a reporter referred to the Spanish giants as the "kings of the competition" just moments after they were dumped out at the Allianz Arena.

FC Bayern München v Real Madrid CF - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Bayern ratings: Kompany’s super-sub makes an impact in the dying moments

Bayern Munich have eliminated Real Madrid and reached the Champions League semi-finals. After a 2-1 first-leg win, the Bavarians prevailed 4-3 in a thrilling return match. Player ratings for the FCB squad.

Bayern's Ballon d'Or trio inspire epic comeback win over Real

Bayern Munich ended a run of four consecutive Champions League knockout stage losses to Real Madrid in the most thrilling fashion on Wednesday night, with the Bavarians scoring two stunning goals in the closing stages of an epic quarter-final clash to beat los Blancos 4-3 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate. Unsurprisingly, Vincent Kompany's fantastic forward-line played a starring role in the victory.

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

The new Dembele? Ex-PSG star analyses Olise's magical impact

Former Paris Saint-Germain icon Javier Pastore has heaped praise on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, comparing the talented Frenchman to Ousmane Dembele. Pastore expressed his deep admiration for the young forward's incredible technical abilities and impact in the Champions League, noting his unique flair makes him an absolute joy for football fans to watch this season.

'I don't like that' - Robben speaks out on Olise comparisons

Arjen Robben has urged supporters and pundits to exercise caution when drawing parallels between himself and Bayern Munich’s rising star Michael Olise. While the legendary winger admitted to being deeply impressed by the Frenchman’s creative influence, he insisted that every player deserves to be judged on their own unique individual merits.

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Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
: Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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