Kylian Mbappe sparked fresh debate across France after the 26-year-old forward missed the national team's final 2026 World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has called on Kylian Mbappe to take greater responsibility in decisive matches, despite the forward's prolific start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Paris Saint-Germain and former striker Kylian Mbappe faced off in Paris's labour court on Monday as the France captain filed a claim for 263 million euros in damages, escalating a legal dispute over his contract and treatment at the club.
Real Madrid's strong start to the 2025/26 La Liga campaign has been hit by a double injury blow, with both Kylian Mbappe and Franco Mastantuono returning early from international duty.
As the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup roared back into life on Matchday 7, France and Switzerland powered ahead at the top of their groups with commanding victories.
Kylian Mbappe has come to the defence of Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal, urging the media and fans to respect the youngster's privacy and focus on his performances on the pitch.