France captain Kylian Mbappe’s return to the national team ended in disappointment as Croatia secured a surprising 2-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg on Thursday
Speaking in a press conference ahead of Madrid’s Champions League clash with RB Salzburg on January 21, Mbappé discussed the challenging start to his career in Madrid after his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the summer of 2024
Mbappe scored twice, leading Real Madrid to a 4-1 win and propelling them to the top of La Liga. The victory saw them move two points ahead of Atletico Madrid, who lost to Leganes, and Barcelona, who drew at Getafe
In an interview with Canal + on Sunday evening, Mbappé addressed the ongoing speculation about his absence from the national squad, emphasizing his respect for coach Didier Deschamps’ decisions and his continued passion for the French team
Prosecutor Marina Chirakova announced Thursday that the case involving an alleged October 10 incident at a Stockholm hotel was closed due to insufficient evidence, stating, "The evidence is not sufficient to proceed, and the investigation is therefore closed"
Kylian Mbappé has been essential to France, earning 86 caps and scoring 48 goals. He played a key role in their 2018 World Cup victory and scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final, despite a loss to Argentina
Journalist Laurent Perrin from Le Parisien doubts a reunion between Kylian Mbappé and PSG, noting that neither the club nor its fans miss him. Mbappé, who signed with Real Madrid through 2029, has had a difficult start to the season
While the French league’s legal commission previously ruled in Mbappé’s favor, PSG maintained it did not owe the player money and filed an appeal. The appeal, heard on October 15, upheld the original decision
France defeated Italy 3-1 in their Nations League match at San Siro on Monday, with Adrien Rabiot scoring twice. An own goal from Italy’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario added to the hosts' difficulties in the absence of Kylian Mbappé
Deschamps has offered little explanation for Mbappé’s omission, but speculation suggests it’s part of a broader strategy to manage key players' workloads. The French coach aims to maintain peak fitness for major tournaments by making selective roster decisions
The survey, which questioned 1,005 individuals aged 18 and older, along with 434 amateur footballers, reveals a changing sentiment towards the 25-year-old forward and captain of the French national team
The dispute has led to a formal referral of the case to the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) legal committee, with both parties meeting for a two-hour hearing on Wednesday. The LFP has suggested mediation as a possible resolution, but this proposal has met resistance from Mbappé’s representatives
Mbappe, despite his undeniable talent, has not been immune to the team's struggles. His only goal this season came during the UEFA Super Cup—far from the desired impact in La Liga, where he is yet to score
The unpaid amount reportedly includes the final installment of a signing bonus worth €36 million gross, which was due in February, as well as his wages for the final three months of his contract—April, May, and June
Over the past 25 years, Chamonix’s population has shrunk by 10%, dropping from 10,000 residents in 1990 to just 9,000 today. Meanwhile, the town welcomes an astounding eight million tourist overnight stays each year, further straining the housing market
The expulsion order, announced on April 14, 2025, follows the indictment of three Algerians, including a consular official, in connection with the abduction of Algerian influencer Amir Boukhors, also known as "Amir DZ"
The project, named Frappe Longue Portée Terrestre (FLP-T), is being led by the French Directorate General for Armament (DGA), which is working in collaboration with two competing industrial consortia
The ASE is intended to provide a secure environment for children in need of care due to abuse, neglect, or family instability. However, a series of troubling reports indicate systemic flaws that continue to undermine the safety and well-being of those it aims to protect
The move, if realised, would mark a major shift in France’s longstanding Middle East policy and could have significant diplomatic repercussions. Speaking during an interview broadcast on France 5 television on Wednesday, Macron stated: “We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months”
