Lamine Yamal reached a historic milestone despite Barcelona suffering a 4-2 defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old winger netted his 13th UEFA Champions League goal, matching Kylian Mbappe's record for the most goals scored by a teenager in the competition.
Kylian Mbappe has been chasing the Ballon d’Or dream since he was a teenager, with Gilles Grimandi telling GOAL why he was left “embarrassed” when first being made aware of that ambitious Golden Ball target. The ex-Arsenal star formed part of transfer talks at the time, with Mbappe’s family making it clear to the Gunners that the flying frontman intended to become the best player on the planet.
La Liga officials are preparing a massive television production featuring up to 40 cameras around Camp Nou for Sunday's blockbuster showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The broadcast setup will include dedicated player-tracking lenses locked onto attacking superstars Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe throughout the contest.
Kylian Mbappe came “very close” to joining Arsenal as a teenage wonderkid. Gills Grimandi formed part of transfer talks at the time, and the former Gunners star has told GOAL that there remains an outside chance of the Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ enhancing the French legacy in north London. A deal is not expected to be done any time soon, but nothing can be entirely ruled out.
The footballing world is preparing to descend upon London as the Ballon d’Or celebrates its landmark 70th anniversary in historic fashion. For the first time in the history of the most prestigious individual accolade in the sport, the gala will be staged in the English capital at the iconic London Palladium Theatre.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho hailed a "beautiful victory" after watching Kylian Mbappe inspire a 4-1 win over Sevilla with a bold Panenka penalty. Mourinho expressed complete satisfaction with his side's individual quality and tactical dominance at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The challenger Swiss sportswear brand has landed the Real Madrid superstar to front their football expansion, but we still don't know what his new boots might look like
French legend Marcel Desailly has sensationally suggested that Real Madrid should have cashed in on Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. The 1998 World Cup winer believes the ongoing tactical struggle to fit both the Brazilian and Kylian Mbappe into the same starting XI is detrimental to the team's balance.
Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro believes Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the rightful winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The World Cup winner insists the winger's extraordinary Champions League performances should place him ahead of high-profile candidates like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has come out swinging in defence of Kylian Mbappe, labelling the recent scrutiny of the forward’s off-pitch activities as totally absurd. The French superstar found himself under fire after visiting a nightclub and holidaying in Switzerland while sidelined with an injury during the international break.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed his top three candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The France international has backed his compatriots, naming Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise as the deserving frontrunners for the prestigious award.
Real Madrid’s season has taken another dramatic turn for the worse following reports of a physical altercation between two high-profile members of the first-team squad. The tension at the Santiago Bernabeu is reaching a breaking point as internal conflicts threaten to derail the club's campaign under the intense spotlight of the global media. Meanwhile, superstar forward Kylian Mbappe has risked the fury of manager Jose Mourinho following a controversial cycling trip.
Real Madrid have been handed a major boost as Kylian Mbappe has officially returned to first-team training under the watchful eye of Jose Mourinho. The French superstar is now expected to feature in this weekend's clash against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu after recovering from a recent knee issue.
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