The Frenchman has left Nike behind after two decades and taken a leap of faith by signing with the Swiss sportswear challenger as they expand into football
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has moved to dismiss suggestions of a growing rift between himself and France team-mate Ousmane Dembele. The two forwards are set to go head-to-head for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but Mbappe insists their friendship remains intact despite the high-stakes individual competition.
Kylian Mbappe has expressed his delight at reuniting with Zinedine Zidane, describing the appointment of the new France national team coach as a cinematic moment. The pair first met when the former midfielder invited a young Mbappe to trial at Real Madrid over a decade ago, and they will now work together following the departure of Didier Deschamps.
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has officially brought an end to his iconic, two-decade association with sportswear giant Nike. The French forward has now signed a landmark deal with Swiss company On Holding to spearhead their ambitious foray into professional football.
As the new France manager, Zinedine Zidane has outlined his tactical vision for Kylian Mbappe, confirming the star will remain captain while hinting at a positional change. The legendary coach also addressed concerns about the forward's defensive work rate and tactfully avoided discussing the political controversies surrounding the national team ahead of the 2027 elections.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has hit back at claims that he is merely a goalscorer who fails to lift his team to collective silverware. Speaking after a top-scoring campaign ended without trophies, the France captain insisted he remains open to constructive criticism despite the noise.
Kylian Mbappe has opened up on the extraordinary decade-long pursuit by Florentino Perez that finally saw him land his dream move to Real Madrid. The French superstar, who completed his blockbuster transfer to the Spanish capital after years of intense speculation, has credited the Blancos president for his unwavering persistence and belief.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has scheduled an emergency institutional visit to Ceuta this Friday following a wave of public backlash. The move comes after high-profile stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe were accused of disrespecting the Spanish autonomous city during pre-match warm-ups.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has issued a frank self-assessment of his recent performances as the Brazilian finds his place in the starting XI under unexpected scrutiny. Despite his long-standing status as a talisman at the Santiago Bernabeu, a dip in productivity has coincided with the blistering form of his teammates.
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has addressed the growing backlash regarding his decision to obscure a support T-shirt for the city of Ceuta. The French forward, alongside team-mates Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate, faced significant criticism after partially covering the message during the pre-match ceremonies of Madrid's 3-2 victory over Elche.
Diego Simeone has snubbed Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to back Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Atletico Madrid manager believes the Argentine superstar's remarkable World Cup exploits at 39 outweigh every other contender in a star-studded field.
Super-agent Jorge Mendes has claimed that Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is "by far" the best player in the world. The Portuguese representative believes the teenager is the only logical choice for the 2026 Ballon d'Or following his historic exploits for club and country.
