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Win trophies or entertain? Mourinho conundrum facing Newcastle

Jose Mourinho rumours refuse to go away at Newcastle, as questions are asked of Eddie Howe’s future, and Chris Waddle has told GOAL why any club considering a move for the ‘Special One’ must mull over the “win trophies or entertain” conundrum. Mourinho boasts several major honours on his glittering CV, but the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid boss has faced accusations of being “boring” at times.

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Newcastle crisis: Howe under fire, wantaway stars & Saudi doubts

Newcastle's season has unravelled; with five Premier League games remaining and in the thick of a dire run of form, the Magpies find themselves closer to the bottom three than they are to the Champions League places, and their hopes of securing any form of European football are fading fast. To make matters worse, their struggles are unfolding against the backdrop of significant upheaval behind the scenes as pressure mounts on head coach Eddie Howe.

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‘No words’ - Newcastle warned off huge gamble on Mourinho

Newcastle have been warned off taking a huge gamble on Jose Mourinho, with Michael Owen explaining to GOAL why Eddie Howe sack talk at St James’ Park has left him baffled. The Magpies are, in the midst of a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, reported to be considering a change in their dugout. Former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Mourinho has seen a Premier League return speculated on.

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Tonali & Gordon given ‘in or out’ transfer ultimatum by Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has issued a stark ultimatum to Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, making it clear that the duo must decide if they are "in or out" amid links with Manchester United and Liverpool. The Magpies suffered a demoralising 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, a result that has raised more doubts about the futures of their top stars.

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Avoid Mourinho! Newcastle warned off ‘Special One’

Newcastle United legend Chris Waddle has issued a stern warning to the club’s hierarchy regarding the potential appointment of Jose Mourinho or Xavi Hernandez. With Eddie Howe’s future under increasing scrutiny, Waddle believes neither the "Special One" nor the Barcelona icon would be the right fit for the Tyneside faithful.

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'Pathetic, weak, lazy' - Shearer slams Newcastle after derby loss

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has unleashed a scathing critique of the Magpies following their demoralising 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Sunderland. The Premier League's all-time record goalscorer did not hold back after witnessing a second-half collapse that saw Eddie Howe's side surrender a 1-0 lead at St James' Park as the Black Cats celebrated another win over their bitter rivals.

Frequently asked questions

Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.

Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.

Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.

Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.

In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.

No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.

While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.