England and France face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami, with pride and the Golden Boot still on the line. While both teams missed out on the final, stars like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham remain in contention for the tournament's top scorer award. Thomas Tuchel admitted that both squads would rather be playing in the final, but one last World Cup victory is still up for grabs.

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Lionel Messi has moved ahead of Kylian Mbappé in the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race after another impressive scoring run. The Argentine superstar’s performances have strengthened his push for the tournament’s top scorer award as the competition reaches its decisive stages.

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Kylian Mbappe scripted history with two goals as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. They will face Paraguay next. Mbappe's two goals meant that he now holds the record of scoring the most goals in World Cup knockout matches. He also tied Lionel Messi for most goals in FIFA World Cup 2026 till now. Bradley Barcola scored the other goal for France.

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The World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race is heating up as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland battle for scoring supremacy. With goals flowing and records at stake, the fight for football's most coveted individual prize is only getting more intense. The question now is who can keep delivering when the pressure peaks.

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UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for alleged "indecent conduct" during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid.
Madrid's two superstar forwards, as well as defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Dani Ceballos, face potential punishment ahead of their quarter-final first leg clash at Arsenal on April 8.
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"A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players," said the European football governing body in a statement.
Spanish media reports suggested Real Madrid players are being scrutinised by UEFA for the manner of their celebrations after the win.
UEFA and Real Madrid did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.
Record 15-time champions and current holders Madrid beat their rivals on penalties at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium on March 12 after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
The night ended in controversy after Atletico forward Julian Alvarez had a penalty controversially disallowed in the shoot-out for supposedly touching the ball twice.
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Spanish media reports suggested Real Madrid players are being scrutinised by UEFA for the manner of their celebrations after the win. Football Sports

UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for alleged "indecent conduct" during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid. Madrid's two superstar forwards, as well as defender Antonio Rudiger and midfielder Dani Ceballos, face potential punishment ahead of their quarter-final first leg clash at Arsenal on April 8. Also Read: Star culture returns with CSK-RCB Southern Derby: Why is it IPL's biggest draw? "A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players," said the European football governing body in a statement. Spanish media reports suggested Real Madrid players are being scrutinised by UEFA for the manner of their celebrations after the win. UEFA and Real Madrid did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. Record 15-time champions and current holders Madrid beat their rivals on penalties at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium on March 12 after a 2-2 aggregate draw. The night ended in controversy after Atletico forward Julian Alvarez had a penalty controversially disallowed in the shoot-out for supposedly touching the ball twice. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.AFp

Real Madrid players including Mbappe, Vinicius under UEFA probe for 'indecent conduct'

For the fourth time in his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest paid-athletes while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved to the second spot following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf recently. Ronaldo's arch-rival Lionel Messi is at the third position in the list whereas France superstar Kylian Mbappe dropped down to&nbsp;the sixth spot.

Talking about the Portugal captain, Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his switch from Manchester United to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in late 2022. Forbes claimed that the 39-year-old's estimated total earnings were $260 million approximately, an all-time high for a soccer player. Meanwhile, the veteran's off-field earnings were $60 million courtesy of sponsorship deals (where brands make the most&nbsp;of his whopping 629 million Instagram followers -- Ronaldo is the most-followed individual, sportsperson, footballer on the platform).

<h2>MESSI AT THIRD, MBAPPE, LEBRON, NEYMAR MAKE TOP 10</h2>

Ronaldo's rival Messi sits at the third spot following&nbsp;a lucrative switch to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, helping the Argentine World Cup winner earn an unimaginable $135 million. The 36-year-old has earned $65 million in on-field earnings whereas he has added more&nbsp;off-field ($70 million)&nbsp;owing to deals with major sponsors such as Adidas and Apple.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James -- who is nearing retirement -- comes at the fourth spot&nbsp;at $128.2 million.&nbsp;Milwaukee Bucks'&nbsp;Giannis Antetokounmpo ($111 million) follows James at the fifth spot whereas France football captain&nbsp;Mbappe is&nbsp;sixth ($110 million) on the&nbsp;list.

Former PSG star Neymar is seventh ($108 million) and French striker Karim Benzema is a close eighth ($106 million). Both the star footballers recently moved to the Saudi Arabia. Neymar is part of Al-Hilal whereas Benzema joined Al-Ittihad last year.&nbsp;The duo&nbsp;are&nbsp;followed by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ($102 million). Lamar Jackson is the only NFL player on the list&nbsp;at the tenth place ($100.5 million).

Thus, the top ten is filled with footballers -- especially those who have made a recent switch (with many moving to the Saudi).&nbsp;

For the fourth time in his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest paid-athletes while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved to the second spot following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf recently.

For the fourth time in his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest paid-athletes while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved to the second spot following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf recently. Ronaldo's arch-rival Lionel Messi is at the third position in the list whereas France superstar Kylian Mbappe dropped down to the sixth spot. Talking about the Portugal captain, Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his switch from Manchester United to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in late 2022. Forbes claimed that the 39-year-old's estimated total earnings were $260 million approximately, an all-time high for a soccer player. Meanwhile, the veteran's off-field earnings were $60 million courtesy of sponsorship deals (where brands make the most of his whopping 629 million Instagram followers -- Ronaldo is the most-followed individual, sportsperson, footballer on the platform). MESSI AT THIRD, MBAPPE, LEBRON, NEYMAR MAKE TOP 10 Ronaldo's rival Messi sits at the third spot following a lucrative switch to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, helping the Argentine World Cup winner earn an unimaginable $135 million. The 36-year-old has earned $65 million in on-field earnings whereas he has added more off-field ($70 million) owing to deals with major sponsors such as Adidas and Apple. Also read: France Football keen on awarding Robert Lewandowski with Ballon d’Or – Reports Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James -- who is nearing retirement -- comes at the fourth spot at $128.2 million. Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo ($111 million) follows James at the fifth spot whereas France football captain Mbappe is sixth ($110 million) on the list. Former PSG star Neymar is seventh ($108 million) and French striker Karim Benzema is a close eighth ($106 million). Both the star footballers recently moved to the Saudi Arabia. Neymar is part of Al-Hilal whereas Benzema joined Al-Ittihad last year. The duo are followed by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ($102 million). Lamar Jackson is the only NFL player on the list at the tenth place ($100.5 million). Thus, the top ten is filled with footballers -- especially those who have made a recent switch (with many moving to the Saudi).

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes, arch-rival Lionel Messi third

Kylian Mbappe’s spell at Paris Saint-Germain is all set to come to an end after the player confirmed his desire to leave the club. In what is speculated to be the biggest free agent signing in the history of football, Mbappe is closing in on a move to Real Madrid as the speculations surrounding his future could come to an end. Not for the first time has Mbappe dreamt of a move to Real Madrid, having also come close in the 2022 summer before a late U-turn saw the deal collapse. However, the deal is now set to go under the hammer as Mbappe gets ready to swap the French capital for the Spanish capital, so ahead of the likely transfer here is all you need to know on the latest updates.

<h2>Latest updates on Mbappe's transfer</h2>

As of Wednesday (Feb 21), Mbappe is reported to be finalising the details of his move to Real Madrid as he lines up to be the next Galactico signing for the Spanish giants. Mbappe will sign as a free agent after his contract with PSG expires on June 30. According to FIFA rules, a player in the final six months of his club contract is free to negotiate with any other club, which permits Mbappe to have open discussions with Real Madrid.

According to a reliable football journalist, the 2018 World Cup winner will take a pay cut on his current salary to join Real. Mbappe currently earns in excess of $200 million in salary at PSG according to Sky Sports. The report further states that the French talisman will get a signing-on fee of more than $100 million, equivalent to buying any big-name player in the world. The clubs are in the final stage of discussion where they working on the image rights structure and clearance from the Spanish and French authorities.

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<h2>Is any other club in the running to sign Mbappe?</h2>

In the modern day, very few clubs can afford the salary pack offered to Mbappe by PSG, which sees the majority of the clubs out of race in signing the player. However, a few clubs that have the financial muscle and can break the bank include Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. However, Barcelona’s financial issues currently have seen them out of race while City and United are not ready to break the bank on a single player. Bayern Munich currently have Harry Kane in their ranks and are again not ready to flex their financial muscle for a single player, leaving Real as the only team in the race.

Mbappe’s reluctance to sign for Saudi Pro League (SPL) clubs has indirectly eliminated them from the race. The same goes for Arsenal even though manager Mikel Arteta stated he is interested in signing the player.

<h2>When could be the Mbappe signing announced?</h2>

As things stand, both PSG and Real Madrid could meet in the later stages of the Champions League which could result in integrity issues for the player. To avoid any such circumstances, Real and Mbappe are likely to postpone the announcement even if they reach an agreement. However, once either Real or PSG are out of the Champions League, the deal could be announced.

As things stand, the earliest Real and PSG could meet is in the quarterfinal of the Champions League which takes place in April. So, the Mbappe deal could be announced after the draws for the Champions League are revealed if both teams advance to the latter stages.

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<h2>Why is the Mbappe deal the biggest free transfer?</h2>

Real in 2022 offered $200 million to PSG for the signing of Mbappe and could have become the second-most expensive player in the world after Neymar. However, a last-minute U-turn saw the deal collapse, giving PSG an edge to retain his services. Two years from that saga, Mbappe’s contract comes to an end in June 2024, and the extension clause was not triggered by the player which has resulted in the player leaving the club for free.

As stated earlier, Real paying $100 million will be the biggest signing-on fee ever given to a player in the history of the game. While Mbappe’s salary will be similar to that of Vinicius Jr and other players, the signing-on fee and bonuses included in Mbappe’s contract will see Real spend around $200 million resulting in the deal being the biggest in the history of the game.

Kylian Mbappe’s spell at Paris Saint-Germain is all set to come to an end after the player confirmed his desire to leave the club. In what is speculated to be the biggest free agent signing in the history of football, Mbappe is closing in on a move to Real Madrid as the speculations surrounding his future could come to an end.

Kylian Mbappe’s spell at Paris Saint-Germain is all set to come to an end after the player confirmed his desire to leave the club. In what is speculated to be the biggest free agent signing in the history of football, Mbappe is closing in on a move to Real Madrid as the speculations surrounding his future could come to an end. Not for the first time has Mbappe dreamt of a move to Real Madrid, having also come close in the 2022 summer before a late U-turn saw the deal collapse. However, the deal is now set to go under the hammer as Mbappe gets ready to swap the French capital for the Spanish capital, so ahead of the likely transfer here is all you need to know on the latest updates. Latest updates on Mbappe's transfer As of Wednesday (Feb 21), Mbappe is reported to be finalising the details of his move to Real Madrid as he lines up to be the next Galactico signing for the Spanish giants. Mbappe will sign as a free agent after his contract with PSG expires on June 30. According to FIFA rules, a player in the final six months of his club contract is free to negotiate with any other club, which permits Mbappe to have open discussions with Real Madrid. According to a reliable football journalist, the 2018 World Cup winner will take a pay cut on his current salary to join Real. Mbappe currently earns in excess of $200 million in salary at PSG according to Sky Sports. The report further states that the French talisman will get a signing-on fee of more than $100 million, equivalent to buying any big-name player in the world. The clubs are in the final stage of discussion where they working on the image rights structure and clearance from the Spanish and French authorities. ALSO READ | Premier League: Liverpool injury crisis deepens with Jota out for months, confirms Jurgen Klopp Is any other club in the running to sign Mbappe? In the modern day, very few clubs can afford the salary pack offered to Mbappe by PSG, which sees the majority of the clubs out of race in signing the player. However, a few clubs that have the financial muscle and can break the bank include Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. However, Barcelona’s financial issues currently have seen them out of race while City and United are not ready to break the bank on a single player. Bayern Munich currently have Harry Kane in their ranks and are again not ready to flex their financial muscle for a single player, leaving Real as the only team in the race. Mbappe’s reluctance to sign for Saudi Pro League (SPL) clubs has indirectly eliminated them from the race. The same goes for Arsenal even though manager Mikel Arteta stated he is interested in signing the player. When could be the Mbappe signing announced? As things stand, both PSG and Real Madrid could meet in the later stages of the Champions League which could result in integrity issues for the player. To avoid any such circumstances, Real and Mbappe are likely to postpone the announcement even if they reach an agreement. However, once either Real or PSG are out of the Champions League, the deal could be announced. As things stand, the earliest Real and PSG could meet is in the quarterfinal of the Champions League which takes place in April. So, the Mbappe deal could be announced after the draws for the Champions League are revealed if both teams advance to the latter stages. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Unfit KL Rahul out of fourth Test; Jasprit Bumrah rested, BCCI confirms Why is the Mbappe deal the biggest free transfer? Real in 2022 offered $200 million to PSG for the signing of Mbappe and could have become the second-most expensive player in the world after Neymar. However, a last-minute U-turn saw the deal collapse, giving PSG an edge to retain his services. Two years from that saga, Mbappe’s contract comes to an end in June 2024, and the extension clause was not triggered by the player which has resulted in the player leaving the club for free. As stated earlier, Real paying $100 million will be the biggest signing-on fee ever given to a player in the history of the game. While Mbappe’s salary will be similar to that of Vinicius Jr and other players, the signing-on fee and bonuses included in Mbappe’s contract will see Real spend around $200 million resulting in the deal being the biggest in the history of the game.

Explained: The transfer saga of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid and when the deal could materialise

Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain move top of Champions League Group F with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday, while Newcastle slumped to a first defeat, 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund.

Erling Haaland was back on the scoresheet as Manchester City won 3-1 away to Young Boys, and fellow British side Celtic drew 2-2 in Glasgow against Atletico Madrid.

Goals from Mbappe, Randal Kolo Muani and Kang-in Lee in Paris against Milan sent PSG top of the closely-contested Group F with six points.

The deadlock was broken just after the half-hour mark when Mbappe received the ball from Warren Zaire-Emery, unbalanced Fikayo Tomori and then wrong-footed compatriot Mike Maignan with a smart, low finish.

Ousmane Dembele thought he had doubled the hosts' advantage on 50 minutes only for a VAR check to disallow it for a foul in the build-up.

Kolo Muani, the third member of PSG's French front three, then did double the lead three minutes later with a close-range tap-in before Lee struck.

"We are very proud of our performance," Kolo Muani said to Canal Plus.

"Winning these games gives everyone confidence."

Newcastle came back to earth with a home defeat by Borussia Dortmund, which saw the Germans move above them into second place on head-to-head.

It was a tight encounter with Dortmund edging it thanks to a first-half goal from Felix Nmecha.

Nmecha gave Borussia a deserved lead on the stroke of half-time with a well-controlled finish following excellent defensive and then creative work by Nico Schlotterbeck. 
 
Newcastle nearly claimed a point in the closing stages of the match when Callum Wilson's header struck the crossbar, before a later Anthony Gordon chance was deflected on to the woodwork.

Dortmund coach Edin Terzic told TNT: "With the first half we deserved to win and the second half we protected the win."

- Haaland breaks duck - 
 
Manchester City made it three from three to top Group G, with Manuel Akanji's goal and a Haaland brace seeing off Young Boys in Switzerland.

Man City endured a frustrating first period on a plastic pitch in Bern, with Young Boys goalkeeper Anthony Racioppi producing several fine saves.

Immediately after half-time a stunning save from the Swiss 'keeper saw the ball rebound off the crossbar and fall straight to Akanji.

The hosts stunned the Champions League holders on 52 minutes when Meschack Elia broke clear of the defence and lobbed a finish over the advancing Ederson.

However, hopes of an upset were extinguished when Haaland broke his five-game goal drought in the competition with a penalty in the 67th minute.

After a Julian Alvarez goal was disallowed, the Norwegian striker produced a fine finish to round off a 3-1 win.

"I am sorry, but this guy will score goals all his life, with the chances he is an incredible threat," said City coach Pep Guardiola of Haaland.

In Germany, Leipzig created a five-point buffer for themselves in Group G's second position with a 3-1 win against Red Star Belgrade, thanks to David Raum, a second-half stunner from starlet Xavi Simons and Dani Olmo.

- Topsy-turvy in Paradise -

The points were shared between Celtic and Atletico in a lively draw, which saw the hosts pick up their first point of the campaign.

Celtic took the lead early when Kyogo Furuhashi lifted the ball beyond Jan Oblak in the fourth minute, completing a fine team move.

On 23 minutes, Joe Hart tipped an Antoine Griezmann penalty onto the post only for it to rebound perfectly to the Frenchman who made no mistake second time round.

The hosts sprang back immediately when a 27th-minute cross fell at the back stick to Luis Palma, who hammered the ball back across the unsighted Oblak.

Alvaro Morata got Atletico back into the tie on 53 minutes when he sent a perfectly judged header back across Hart and into the net.

Rodrigo De Paul picked up a late second yellow card, but the hosts were unable to turn their numerical advantage into a winner.

Feyenoord moved into top spot in Group E following a 3-1 victory against Lazio in the pool's early kick-off.

A Santiago Gimenez brace and first goal for summer signing Ramiz Zerrouki saw the Dutch home despite a late penalty converted by Pedro for Lazio, who dropped into third.

Barcelona saw out a win at home 2-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk thanks to first-half strikes from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez, making it three from three for the Group H leaders.

Porto came from behind in Belgium to beat Antwerp 4-1, with all their goals coming in the second half courtesy of an Evanilson hat-trick and Stephen Eustaquio.

Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain move top of Champions League Group F with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday, while Newcastle slumped to a first defeat, 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund.

Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain move top of Champions League Group F with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan on Wednesday, while Newcastle slumped to a first defeat, 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund. Erling Haaland was back on the scoresheet as Manchester City won 3-1 away to Young Boys, and fellow British side Celtic drew 2-2 in Glasgow against Atletico Madrid. Goals from Mbappe, Randal Kolo Muani and Kang-in Lee in Paris against Milan sent PSG top of the closely-contested Group F with six points. The deadlock was broken just after the half-hour mark when Mbappe received the ball from Warren Zaire-Emery, unbalanced Fikayo Tomori and then wrong-footed compatriot Mike Maignan with a smart, low finish. Ousmane Dembele thought he had doubled the hosts' advantage on 50 minutes only for a VAR check to disallow it for a foul in the build-up. Kolo Muani, the third member of PSG's French front three, then did double the lead three minutes later with a close-range tap-in before Lee struck. "We are very proud of our performance," Kolo Muani said to Canal Plus. "Winning these games gives everyone confidence." Newcastle came back to earth with a home defeat by Borussia Dortmund, which saw the Germans move above them into second place on head-to-head. It was a tight encounter with Dortmund edging it thanks to a first-half goal from Felix Nmecha. Nmecha gave Borussia a deserved lead on the stroke of half-time with a well-controlled finish following excellent defensive and then creative work by Nico Schlotterbeck. Newcastle nearly claimed a point in the closing stages of the match when Callum Wilson's header struck the crossbar, before a later Anthony Gordon chance was deflected on to the woodwork. Dortmund coach Edin Terzic told TNT: "With the first half we deserved to win and the second half we protected the win." - Haaland breaks duck - Manchester City made it three from three to top Group G, with Manuel Akanji's goal and a Haaland brace seeing off Young Boys in Switzerland. Man City endured a frustrating first period on a plastic pitch in Bern, with Young Boys goalkeeper Anthony Racioppi producing several fine saves. Immediately after half-time a stunning save from the Swiss 'keeper saw the ball rebound off the crossbar and fall straight to Akanji. The hosts stunned the Champions League holders on 52 minutes when Meschack Elia broke clear of the defence and lobbed a finish over the advancing Ederson. However, hopes of an upset were extinguished when Haaland broke his five-game goal drought in the competition with a penalty in the 67th minute. After a Julian Alvarez goal was disallowed, the Norwegian striker produced a fine finish to round off a 3-1 win. "I am sorry, but this guy will score goals all his life, with the chances he is an incredible threat," said City coach Pep Guardiola of Haaland. In Germany, Leipzig created a five-point buffer for themselves in Group G's second position with a 3-1 win against Red Star Belgrade, thanks to David Raum, a second-half stunner from starlet Xavi Simons and Dani Olmo. - Topsy-turvy in Paradise - The points were shared between Celtic and Atletico in a lively draw, which saw the hosts pick up their first point of the campaign. Celtic took the lead early when Kyogo Furuhashi lifted the ball beyond Jan Oblak in the fourth minute, completing a fine team move. On 23 minutes, Joe Hart tipped an Antoine Griezmann penalty onto the post only for it to rebound perfectly to the Frenchman who made no mistake second time round. The hosts sprang back immediately when a 27th-minute cross fell at the back stick to Luis Palma, who hammered the ball back across the unsighted Oblak. Alvaro Morata got Atletico back into the tie on 53 minutes when he sent a perfectly judged header back across Hart and into the net. Rodrigo De Paul picked up a late second yellow card, but the hosts were unable to turn their numerical advantage into a winner. Feyenoord moved into top spot in Group E following a 3-1 victory against Lazio in the pool's early kick-off. A Santiago Gimenez brace and first goal for summer signing Ramiz Zerrouki saw the Dutch home despite a late penalty converted by Pedro for Lazio, who dropped into third. Barcelona saw out a win at home 2-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk thanks to first-half strikes from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez, making it three from three for the Group H leaders. Porto came from behind in Belgium to beat Antwerp 4-1, with all their goals coming in the second half courtesy of an Evanilson hat-trick and Stephen Eustaquio.

Mbappe helps PSG go top, Haaland back among the goals

Saudi Pro League side Al-hilal have submitted a world-record bid for PSG's Kylian Mbappe and the French champions have reportedly accepted the offer. The France captain wants to leave the Parisian giants but he will have reservations about moving to the Saudi Pro League. Mbappe's ultimate aim is to play for Real Madrid, should he move to Al-Hilal to facilitate a move to the Spanish Capital?

AL-Hilal make world record bid for MBappe

The violent protests in France triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teen continued for the fourth straight night. Violent protesters, mostly young, clashed with police and looted luxury stores, putting further pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;

The police said that 270 people have been arrested by midnight before Saturday all across France.

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Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron appealed to the parents to keep children off the streets and said that the unrest was being fuelled by irresponsible use of social media. Macron said that youngsters engaged in violent protests appear to be copying the acts from violent video games that had "intoxicated" them.

<h2>France protests: Mbappe&nbsp;reacts</h2>

French football legend&nbsp;Kylian Mbappe&nbsp;called for peaceful protests and condemned violence that has erupted in the country.&nbsp;

"Violence solves nothing, even less when it inevitably and tirelessly turns against those who express it, their families, loved ones and neighbours," Mbappe&nbsp;said.

"It is your property that you are destroying, your neighbourhoods, your council estates, your places of fulfillment and proximity," he wrote on Twitter. “The time of violence must end to make way for that of mourning, dialogue and reconstruction.”

<h2>France protests: Gun store looted in Marseille</h2>

In France's second largest city, a gun store was looted by the violent protesters on Friday night. At least two individuals were reportedly arrested following which the store is now being guarded by the police.&nbsp;

On Tuesday morning, 17-year-old Nahel M was shot at point-blank range by a police officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. He was reportedly pulled over for traffic violations.

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Police initially reported that he was shot after driving his car at police. But a video that rapidly went viral across social media showed two policemen standing by the car Nahel was driving, with one pointing a weapon at him. A voice is heard saying, "You are going to get a bullet in the head", following which the police officer then appears to fire as the car abruptly drives off before gradually coming to a stop.&nbsp;

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The violent protests in France triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teen continued for the fourth straight night. Violent protesters, mostly young, clashed with police and looted luxury stores, putting further pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.

The violent protests in France triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teen continued for the fourth straight night. Violent protesters, mostly young, clashed with police and looted luxury stores, putting further pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. The police said that 270 people have been arrested by midnight before Saturday all across France. Also read | Young man dies after falling from roof of store during protests in France Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron appealed to the parents to keep children off the streets and said that the unrest was being fuelled by irresponsible use of social media. Macron said that youngsters engaged in violent protests appear to be copying the acts from violent video games that had "intoxicated" them. France protests: Mbappe reacts French football legend Kylian Mbappe called for peaceful protests and condemned violence that has erupted in the country. "Violence solves nothing, even less when it inevitably and tirelessly turns against those who express it, their families, loved ones and neighbours," Mbappe said. "It is your property that you are destroying, your neighbourhoods, your council estates, your places of fulfillment and proximity," he wrote on Twitter. “The time of violence must end to make way for that of mourning, dialogue and reconstruction.” France protests: Gun store looted in Marseille In France's second largest city, a gun store was looted by the violent protesters on Friday night. At least two individuals were reportedly arrested following which the store is now being guarded by the police. On Tuesday morning, 17-year-old Nahel M was shot at point-blank range by a police officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. He was reportedly pulled over for traffic violations. Also watch | Protests and violence in France as police kills a driver in Nanterre × Police initially reported that he was shot after driving his car at police. But a video that rapidly went viral across social media showed two policemen standing by the car Nahel was driving, with one pointing a weapon at him. A voice is heard saying, "You are going to get a bullet in the head", following which the police officer then appears to fire as the car abruptly drives off before gradually coming to a stop. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

France protests: Hundreds arrested as Macron appeals for calm; Mbappe reacts

France captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has reflected on his future with the club as he plans to stay in the French capital for the time being. Mbappe, who will captain the French national team as a permanent skipper for the first time, spoke to the media on Thursday, June 15 before his team’s match against Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifier. According to Mbappe, PSG remain the only option for him at the moment despite him confirming that he is not willing to extend his contract with the club.

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<h2>Mbappe plans to stay at PSG for the time being</h2>

"I've already answered this question, I said that my goal was to carry on at the club, to stay at PSG, it's my only option for now," Mbappe told a news conference ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar in Portugal.

Member of the 2018 World Cup-winning squad of France, the stalwart is one of the hottest properties in the world of football and was signed by PSG in 2017. Mbappe has won the Golden Boot in French Ligue 1 in each of the last five seasons. He has scored 212 goals in 260 appearances in all competitions for the French champions and is the club’s all-time leading goal scorer.

Earlier in the week, the 24-year-old had confirmed that he would not be extending his contract with PSG, which will see him leave as a free agent at the end of the 2023-24 season. PSG were quick to act on the matter as they intended not to lose Mbappe for a free transfer. If he does not sign a new contract with PSG, the club will likely sanction his move which could see them earn a significant amount of revenue rather than losing him on a free.

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<h2>Mbappe on the move?</h2>

Real Madrid and Manchester United remain interested parties in getting the signature of the World Cup winner. There are also talks of Manchester City who could get the deal done if they are presented with the opportunity to sign him.

Failure to deliver the Champions League has been one of the key reasons, Mbappe could be leaving PSG. He played in the 2020 Champions League final but ended on the losing side while his side was eliminated in the 2021 semifinals. In the last two seasons, PSG have failed to live on the burden of expectations and were eliminated in the Round of 16 of the Champions League.

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France captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has reflected on his future with the club as he plans to stay in the French capital for the time being.

France captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has reflected on his future with the club as he plans to stay in the French capital for the time being. Mbappe, who will captain the French national team as a permanent skipper for the first time, spoke to the media on Thursday, June 15 before his team’s match against Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifier. According to Mbappe, PSG remain the only option for him at the moment despite him confirming that he is not willing to extend his contract with the club. 🚨 Kylian Mbappé confirms his letter to tell PSG he won’t sign until June 2025: “I just sent a letter but it was time ago, not during the international break”. “No need to explain why. I have my own reasons”. “My only option now is staying at PSG, I already said that”. pic.twitter.com/kPGrryGITj — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 15, 2023 × Mbappe plans to stay at PSG for the time being "I've already answered this question, I said that my goal was to carry on at the club, to stay at PSG, it's my only option for now," Mbappe told a news conference ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar in Portugal. Member of the 2018 World Cup-winning squad of France, the stalwart is one of the hottest properties in the world of football and was signed by PSG in 2017. Mbappe has won the Golden Boot in French Ligue 1 in each of the last five seasons. He has scored 212 goals in 260 appearances in all competitions for the French champions and is the club’s all-time leading goal scorer. Earlier in the week, the 24-year-old had confirmed that he would not be extending his contract with PSG, which will see him leave as a free agent at the end of the 2023-24 season. PSG were quick to act on the matter as they intended not to lose Mbappe for a free transfer. If he does not sign a new contract with PSG, the club will likely sanction his move which could see them earn a significant amount of revenue rather than losing him on a free. ALSO READ | Ashes 2023, 1st Test, England vs Australia - Preview and Result Prediction Mbappe on the move? Real Madrid and Manchester United remain interested parties in getting the signature of the World Cup winner. There are also talks of Manchester City who could get the deal done if they are presented with the opportunity to sign him. Failure to deliver the Champions League has been one of the key reasons, Mbappe could be leaving PSG. He played in the 2020 Champions League final but ended on the losing side while his side was eliminated in the 2021 semifinals. In the last two seasons, PSG have failed to live on the burden of expectations and were eliminated in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Football: Kylian Mbappe likely to stay in Paris for upcoming season, says ‘PSG my only option for now’

Kylian Mbappe will not trigger a contract extension at Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe's current deal at PSG runs out in 2024 but the French Champions will not let him leave for free. Another long Mbappe transfer saga is set to unfold. Where will Mbappe be playing his club football next season?

Mbappe wants to leave PSG again

Now that Paris Saint-Germain have completed the job of retaining the Ligue 1 title, they can focus on the latest rebuilding job in the French capital, where sweeping changes are needed to the faltering Qatari project.

PSG's 11th domestic league triumph -– their ninth in the last 11 years -- was secured despite Christophe Galtier's team losing six games in 2023 while nearest challengers Lens have taken most of the plaudits.

"It has not been our best season but it has still been a good one," insisted captain Marquinhos recently.

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It has been largely forgotten now, given their latest elimination in the Champions League last 16 at the hands of Bayern Munich, but PSG were superb at the start of the campaign.

They were unbeaten before the World Cup, when Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar appeared driven by the prospect of the approaching tournament in Qatar.

Yet the unravelling that followed was dramatic, with Neymar again cut down by injury and Messi being suspended for missing training after taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

The mood around the club in recent weeks has appeared sullen, with fans disaffected.

"When we take stock, we need to analyse the first half of the season and what state the players were in when they came back from the World Cup," Galtier said on Friday.

"But I understand the disappointment. It has been a very strange season."

<h2>Mbappe front and centre</h2>

The coaching job has at times seemed too big for Galtier, who arrived last year in the wake of Mbappe's decision to snub Real Madrid and sign a new three-year contract.

Mbappe -- scorer of 40 goals this season -- might wonder now if he made the right choice, although the question of his future is bound to come up again soon.

According to reports, the 24-year-old's contract will run out next year unless he exercises an option to stay until 2025.

However, PSG must now seek to rebuild with Mbappe the focal point more than ever.

The ageing and out-of-contract Messi is expected to depart and the physically frail Neymar, now 31, is fading as a force.

All eyes will be on what Luis Campos, PSG's Portuguese recruitment guru, does in the transfer market.

He is restrained by UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and by the fact that PSG have an array of unwanted players on big contracts who are set to return after a season on loan.

The saving on Messi's annual salary of an estimated 30 million euros ($32.5m) net would provide some leeway.

Much has been made of the willingness to focus on younger players hailing from the Paris region, a prolific breeding ground for talent.

This, after all, is a club who have been stung by the decision to let so many prospects leave in recent years, from Kingsley Coman and Adrien Rabiot to Moussa Diaby, Christopher Nkunku and Mike Maignan.

<h2>Galtier on the way out?</h2>

The holy grail is the Champions League, in which PSG have gone out in the last 16 five times in seven seasons, regularly coming up short at the crucial moment.

"Lots of teams want to go all the way but only one can do so," said Galtier.

"To win the Champions League, or to give yourself a chance, you need to be on form in February and March and we were not."

PSG have been here before, and Nasser al-Khelaifi, club president since the Qatari takeover of 2011, surely cannot afford to get another rebuild wrong.

Qatari interest in buying Manchester United, via Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, has led to questions about the potential impact on PSG.

Meanwhile, the club's owners continue to be thwarted in their attempts to buy the Parc des Princes from the city of Paris so they can expand capacity, raising the possibility of a move to the larger Stade de France.

All of which means some uncertainty about what lies ahead, although Galtier at least knows his future is likely elsewhere.

Under investigation over allegations that he made racist and discriminatory remarks to players when in charge at Nice last season, which he denies, Galtier's authority has diminished over the campaign.

A new coach capable of commanding the dressing room's respect is required, and Jose Mourinho and Luis Enrique have been linked with the job.

With PSG having gone backwards in two years with Messi, it remains to be seen if the latest rebuild succeeds where past attempts have failed.

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Now that Paris Saint-Germain have completed the job of retaining the Ligue 1 title, they can focus on the latest rebuilding job in the French capital, where sweeping changes are needed to the faltering Qatari project.

Now that Paris Saint-Germain have completed the job of retaining the Ligue 1 title, they can focus on the latest rebuilding job in the French capital, where sweeping changes are needed to the faltering Qatari project. PSG's 11th domestic league triumph -– their ninth in the last 11 years -- was secured despite Christophe Galtier's team losing six games in 2023 while nearest challengers Lens have taken most of the plaudits. "It has not been our best season but it has still been a good one," insisted captain Marquinhos recently. Also Read: Bayern Munich dismiss board members Salihamidzic and Kahn despite Bundesliga title win It has been largely forgotten now, given their latest elimination in the Champions League last 16 at the hands of Bayern Munich, but PSG were superb at the start of the campaign. They were unbeaten before the World Cup, when Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar appeared driven by the prospect of the approaching tournament in Qatar. Yet the unravelling that followed was dramatic, with Neymar again cut down by injury and Messi being suspended for missing training after taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. The mood around the club in recent weeks has appeared sullen, with fans disaffected. "When we take stock, we need to analyse the first half of the season and what state the players were in when they came back from the World Cup," Galtier said on Friday. "But I understand the disappointment. It has been a very strange season." Mbappe front and centre The coaching job has at times seemed too big for Galtier, who arrived last year in the wake of Mbappe's decision to snub Real Madrid and sign a new three-year contract. Mbappe -- scorer of 40 goals this season -- might wonder now if he made the right choice, although the question of his future is bound to come up again soon. According to reports, the 24-year-old's contract will run out next year unless he exercises an option to stay until 2025. However, PSG must now seek to rebuild with Mbappe the focal point more than ever. The ageing and out-of-contract Messi is expected to depart and the physically frail Neymar, now 31, is fading as a force. All eyes will be on what Luis Campos, PSG's Portuguese recruitment guru, does in the transfer market. He is restrained by UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and by the fact that PSG have an array of unwanted players on big contracts who are set to return after a season on loan. The saving on Messi's annual salary of an estimated 30 million euros ($32.5m) net would provide some leeway. Much has been made of the willingness to focus on younger players hailing from the Paris region, a prolific breeding ground for talent. This, after all, is a club who have been stung by the decision to let so many prospects leave in recent years, from Kingsley Coman and Adrien Rabiot to Moussa Diaby, Christopher Nkunku and Mike Maignan. Galtier on the way out? The holy grail is the Champions League, in which PSG have gone out in the last 16 five times in seven seasons, regularly coming up short at the crucial moment. "Lots of teams want to go all the way but only one can do so," said Galtier. "To win the Champions League, or to give yourself a chance, you need to be on form in February and March and we were not." PSG have been here before, and Nasser al-Khelaifi, club president since the Qatari takeover of 2011, surely cannot afford to get another rebuild wrong. Qatari interest in buying Manchester United, via Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, has led to questions about the potential impact on PSG. Meanwhile, the club's owners continue to be thwarted in their attempts to buy the Parc des Princes from the city of Paris so they can expand capacity, raising the possibility of a move to the larger Stade de France. All of which means some uncertainty about what lies ahead, although Galtier at least knows his future is likely elsewhere. Under investigation over allegations that he made racist and discriminatory remarks to players when in charge at Nice last season, which he denies, Galtier's authority has diminished over the campaign. A new coach capable of commanding the dressing room's respect is required, and Jose Mourinho and Luis Enrique have been linked with the job. With PSG having gone backwards in two years with Messi, it remains to be seen if the latest rebuild succeeds where past attempts have failed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ligue 1: PSG in need of rebuild sans Messi

Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension.

Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring on 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes and Achraf Hakimi added a second goal before Kylian Mbappe struck twice shortly after half-time.

Mohamed Youssouf compounded a miserable night for the Corsicans with an own goal for PSG's fifth, while Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off after a late bust-up.

PSG need four points from their final three games -- against Auxerre, Strasbourg and Clermont -- to secure the Ligue 1 title after restoring their six-point lead over second-placed Lens.

"The players were very determined to put in a proper display. They want to be champions and they realise that Lens aren't giving up and a misstep could raise the pressure," said PSG coach Christophe Galtier.

Messi's name elicited a combination of whistles and applause when it was read out before kick-off after he was banned by the club for last weekend's match over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

The Argentine again drew jeers with his early touches in what was likely his penultimate appearance in Paris ahead of a reported move to Saudi Arabia for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.

"So there are whistles but very quickly a large part of the stadium made sure to drown them out to support Leo," said Galtier.

"He stayed focused with the desire to liven up the game and create chances. He's used to it because he's been in difficult situations in his career."&nbsp;

Three defeats in their past four home games for PSG had allowed Lens to stay in an unlikely title race, but Ajaccio offered little resistance as their relegation to Ligue 2 was confirmed.

Danilo's threaded pass was flicked into the path of Ruiz and the Spain midfielder took a couple of smart touches before finishing clinically for his second goal in as many games.

Hakimi then swept in the rebound after Mbappe's effort was parried by Francois-Joseph Sollacaro, with the goal allowed to stand despite the France striker using his arm to control in the build-up.

Mbappe hit the 25-goal mark for the fourth time early in the second half, slotting beyond Sollacaro after a scramble in the box to take over again as the league's top scorer this term.

He then produced a brilliant first-time volley to lash in PSG's fourth minutes later after a long ball forward from Sergio Ramos glanced off the head of a backtracking defender.

An unfortunate Youssouf diverted a shot from Marquinhos into his own net on 73 minutes and both teams finished with 10 players after a challenge on Messi triggered a needless scuffle.

Hakimi, who was sent off against Lorient two weeks ago, received his second red card in as many outings after getting into an altercation with Mangani that also led to his dismissal.

<h2>Express Diallo</h2>

Senegalese forward Habib Diallo scored inside the opening minute of a Ligue 1 game for the third time this year as he got both goals in Strasbourg's 2-0 win over Nice.

Diallo took his goals tally to 20 for the season and secured a fourth victory in five matches for Strasbourg which lifted them six points clear of the relegation zone.

Over two-thirds of his goals have come since January, when Strasbourg were second from bottom having won just once in 18 games.

His first against Nice came after 40 seconds as he controlled Ibrahima Sissoko's floated ball over the defence and steered past Kasper Schmeichel.

Diallo added a second from the penalty spot on the hour after Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was brought down in the area by Jordan Lotomba.

He is the first Strasbourg player to reach 20 goals in a top-flight season since 1977-78.

Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension.

Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring on 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes and Achraf Hakimi added a second goal before Kylian Mbappe struck twice shortly after half-time. Mohamed Youssouf compounded a miserable night for the Corsicans with an own goal for PSG's fifth, while Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off after a late bust-up. PSG need four points from their final three games -- against Auxerre, Strasbourg and Clermont -- to secure the Ligue 1 title after restoring their six-point lead over second-placed Lens. "The players were very determined to put in a proper display. They want to be champions and they realise that Lens aren't giving up and a misstep could raise the pressure," said PSG coach Christophe Galtier. Messi's name elicited a combination of whistles and applause when it was read out before kick-off after he was banned by the club for last weekend's match over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. The Argentine again drew jeers with his early touches in what was likely his penultimate appearance in Paris ahead of a reported move to Saudi Arabia for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. "So there are whistles but very quickly a large part of the stadium made sure to drown them out to support Leo," said Galtier. "He stayed focused with the desire to liven up the game and create chances. He's used to it because he's been in difficult situations in his career." Three defeats in their past four home games for PSG had allowed Lens to stay in an unlikely title race, but Ajaccio offered little resistance as their relegation to Ligue 2 was confirmed. Danilo's threaded pass was flicked into the path of Ruiz and the Spain midfielder took a couple of smart touches before finishing clinically for his second goal in as many games. Hakimi then swept in the rebound after Mbappe's effort was parried by Francois-Joseph Sollacaro, with the goal allowed to stand despite the France striker using his arm to control in the build-up. Mbappe hit the 25-goal mark for the fourth time early in the second half, slotting beyond Sollacaro after a scramble in the box to take over again as the league's top scorer this term. He then produced a brilliant first-time volley to lash in PSG's fourth minutes later after a long ball forward from Sergio Ramos glanced off the head of a backtracking defender. An unfortunate Youssouf diverted a shot from Marquinhos into his own net on 73 minutes and both teams finished with 10 players after a challenge on Messi triggered a needless scuffle. Hakimi, who was sent off against Lorient two weeks ago, received his second red card in as many outings after getting into an altercation with Mangani that also led to his dismissal. Express Diallo Senegalese forward Habib Diallo scored inside the opening minute of a Ligue 1 game for the third time this year as he got both goals in Strasbourg's 2-0 win over Nice. Diallo took his goals tally to 20 for the season and secured a fourth victory in five matches for Strasbourg which lifted them six points clear of the relegation zone. Over two-thirds of his goals have come since January, when Strasbourg were second from bottom having won just once in 18 games. His first against Nice came after 40 seconds as he controlled Ibrahima Sissoko's floated ball over the defence and steered past Kasper Schmeichel. Diallo added a second from the penalty spot on the hour after Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was brought down in the area by Jordan Lotomba. He is the first Strasbourg player to reach 20 goals in a top-flight season since 1977-78.

Ligue 1: Messi jeered during return game as PSG inch closer to title

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain on Friday with two goals and an assist as the World Cup finalists romped to a 4-0 win against a depleted Netherlands side in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris.

Mbappe has succeeded long-standing France skipper Hugo Lloris and the new era got off to a flying start as the Paris Saint-Germain superstar set up the pink-haired Antoine Griezmann to score inside two minutes.

Dayot Upamecano bundled in the second goal in the eighth minute and Mbappe got his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-0 before the midway point in the first half.

Mbappe wrapped up the victory in emphatic fashion with two minutes remaining, before the Netherlands' Memphis Depay had a stoppage-time penalty saved by goalkeeper Mike Maignan.&nbsp;

It was a display of ruthless efficiency from Didier Deschamps' side against a Dutch team missing several key players after a virus swept through their squad.

They can at least console themselves in the knowledge that their toughest assignment in qualifying Group B is out of the way and their next game is at home to Gibraltar on Monday.

The French now head to Dublin to play the Republic of Ireland but it is going to take something remarkable for them to fail to qualify for next year's Euro given the top two teams in each group go through.

This was France's first game since their World Cup final defeat on penalties by Argentina just over three months ago.

There were four changes to Deschamps' team from that game, with Lloris and centre-back Raphael Varane having retired -– they were honoured on the Stade de France pitch before kick-off -– while Ousmane Dembele is injured and Olivier Giroud started on the bench.

In came AC Milan's Maignan in goal and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate in central defence, while there were starts for Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani, two players who came off the bench in the Doha final.

The Netherlands, with Ronald Koeman back for a second spell as coach, were without Cody Gakpo, Matthijs de Ligt, Sven Botman, Denzel Dumfries and Frenkie de Jong for a variety of reasons.

Ruthless efficiency&nbsp;

France simply blew them away in an astonishing start.

Mbappe has promised to play a unifying role for his country after taking over the armband, although he also admitted that Griezmann was disappointed at being overlooked for the captaincy by Deschamps.

Usually when Mbappe gets the ball on the left side of the box he shapes to shoot towards the far corner.

That he didn't in the second minute was telling, as he instead chose to play a square pass for the arriving Griezmann to finish first-time.

Griezmann, reprising the midfield role he operated so remarkably at the World Cup, then set up the second.

His whipped free-kick from the right was not properly dealt with by Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, and Bayern Munich defender Upamecano was left with an easy finish.

There was a touch of real class about the third goal as Kolo Muani's decision not to touch Aurelien Tchouameni's through ball completely did for the Netherlands defence and left Mbappe through to beat the goalkeeper.

France were 3-0 up with barely 30 per cent possession, and Koeman made a substitution before half-time, replacing Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor with Manchester United target man Wout Weghorst.

Only a fine Cillessen save from a Konate header stopped France from scoring again before the break, and substitute Moussa Diaby then had a goal disallowed late on.

However, Mbappe sealed the win two minutes from time, pouncing on a loose ball before firing a shot through the legs of Jurrien Timber and into the bottom corner.

The evening concluded with Maignan stopping Depay's penalty, which had been awarded for an Upamecano handball.

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain on Friday with two goals and an assist as the World Cup finalists romped to a 4-0 win against a depleted Netherlands side in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris.

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain on Friday with two goals and an assist as the World Cup finalists romped to a 4-0 win against a depleted Netherlands side in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris. Mbappe has succeeded long-standing France skipper Hugo Lloris and the new era got off to a flying start as the Paris Saint-Germain superstar set up the pink-haired Antoine Griezmann to score inside two minutes. Dayot Upamecano bundled in the second goal in the eighth minute and Mbappe got his name on the scoresheet to make it 3-0 before the midway point in the first half. Mbappe wrapped up the victory in emphatic fashion with two minutes remaining, before the Netherlands' Memphis Depay had a stoppage-time penalty saved by goalkeeper Mike Maignan. It was a display of ruthless efficiency from Didier Deschamps' side against a Dutch team missing several key players after a virus swept through their squad. They can at least console themselves in the knowledge that their toughest assignment in qualifying Group B is out of the way and their next game is at home to Gibraltar on Monday. The French now head to Dublin to play the Republic of Ireland but it is going to take something remarkable for them to fail to qualify for next year's Euro given the top two teams in each group go through. This was France's first game since their World Cup final defeat on penalties by Argentina just over three months ago. There were four changes to Deschamps' team from that game, with Lloris and centre-back Raphael Varane having retired -– they were honoured on the Stade de France pitch before kick-off -– while Ousmane Dembele is injured and Olivier Giroud started on the bench. In came AC Milan's Maignan in goal and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate in central defence, while there were starts for Kingsley Coman and Randal Kolo Muani, two players who came off the bench in the Doha final. The Netherlands, with Ronald Koeman back for a second spell as coach, were without Cody Gakpo, Matthijs de Ligt, Sven Botman, Denzel Dumfries and Frenkie de Jong for a variety of reasons. Ruthless efficiency France simply blew them away in an astonishing start. Mbappe has promised to play a unifying role for his country after taking over the armband, although he also admitted that Griezmann was disappointed at being overlooked for the captaincy by Deschamps. Usually when Mbappe gets the ball on the left side of the box he shapes to shoot towards the far corner. That he didn't in the second minute was telling, as he instead chose to play a square pass for the arriving Griezmann to finish first-time. Griezmann, reprising the midfield role he operated so remarkably at the World Cup, then set up the second. His whipped free-kick from the right was not properly dealt with by Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, and Bayern Munich defender Upamecano was left with an easy finish. There was a touch of real class about the third goal as Kolo Muani's decision not to touch Aurelien Tchouameni's through ball completely did for the Netherlands defence and left Mbappe through to beat the goalkeeper. France were 3-0 up with barely 30 per cent possession, and Koeman made a substitution before half-time, replacing Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor with Manchester United target man Wout Weghorst. Only a fine Cillessen save from a Konate header stopped France from scoring again before the break, and substitute Moussa Diaby then had a goal disallowed late on. However, Mbappe sealed the win two minutes from time, pouncing on a loose ball before firing a shot through the legs of Jurrien Timber and into the bottom corner. The evening concluded with Maignan stopping Depay's penalty, which had been awarded for an Upamecano handball.

Euro 2024 qualifier: France thrash Netherlands, Mbappe gets off to winning start as captain

It is transition time in international football. Three major European heavyweights have named new captains for the new international football cycle. 2022 Qatar World Cup Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe has been chosen as the captain of France by Didier Deschamps, making him the youngest captain in the history of Les Bleus. Kevin De Bruyne has replaced Eden Hazard as the new Belgian captain. However, the biggest surprise came from the Spanish camp, which picked Alvaro Morata as its new leader.

Can Mbappe, Morata & De Bruyne be successful Captains?

UEFA Champions League 2023 live streaming: The UEFA champions league is back after a long FIFA World Cup break that lasted from November last year to February 14.

UEFA Champions League 2023 live streaming: The UEFA champions league is back after a long FIFA World Cup break that lasted from November last year to February 14. The round of 16 stage will be played in two legs, with the first leg starting from February 14 and ending on February 22 and the second leg running from March 7 to March 15. The round of 16 stage kick-starts on Tuesday, February 14 with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) all set to lock horns with Bayern Munich and AC Milan squaring off with Tottenham Hotspur. The games look promising to provide you with a thrilling experience as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the rest of the Paris Saint-Germain squad will be seen in live action following a long hiatus. However, American soccer fans are likely aware of the complications involved in finding a platform to watch Champions League matches live. This year, we've included a comprehensive guide on how to watch the Champions League matches online, including a few choices that enable you stream Champions League matches for free. How to watch UEFA champions league matches live? PSG vs Bayern Munich live streaming: It must be noted that all UEFA champions league matches won’t be shown on TV. You can watch some matches on CBS (for English commentary) or TUDN and UniMás (for Spanish commentary) if you have a cable or satellite package. To access the live streaming of all UEFA champions league matches, you can use the live stream service Paramount+. The streaming service Paramount+ from CBS is the greatest spot to watch the Champions League online this season and the only option to view every single game. For access to live Champions League games, you must purchase the streamer's Premium package. Using a live TV streaming service like fuboTV is another way to watch Champions League matches online. Even though you won't be able to watch every game, your fuboTV membership will allow you to live stream any matches that are broadcast on CBS, TUDN, and UniMás. Another reliable option for watching Champions League live streams online is DirecTV Stream, which has more than 100 channels and includes CBS, TUDN, and UniMás. You won't be able to watch every match online—(only Paramount+ provides that offer)—but you can still view a sizable chunk of the tournament's events. UEFA champions league full schedule and timings (ET) Tuesday, Feb. 14 Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich at 3:00 PM ET AC Milan vs. Tottenham Hotspur at 3:00 PM ET Wednesday, Feb. 15 Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea at 3:00 PM ET Club Brugge vs. Benfica at 3:00 PM ET Tuesday, Feb. 21 Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli at 3:00 PM ET Wednesday, February 22 RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City at 3:00 PM ET Inter Milan vs. FC Porto at 3:00 PM ET When will UEFA Champions League matches begin? UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches start Tuesday, February 14. What time will UEFA Champions League matches be played? UEFA Champions League matches will be played at 3:00 PM ET. Where will UEFA Champions League matches be live streamed? UEFA Champions League matches will be live streamed on Paramount+. When will PSG vs Bayern Munich match be played? PSG vs Bayern Munich round of 16 match will be played on Tuesday, February 14 at 3:00 PM ET.

UEFA Champions League 2023 live streaming: how to watch champions league livestream in US, date, time, venue

Emi Martinez has become a household name after the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After winning the Golden Glove, he has been making headlines with his off-field gesture as the 30-year-old celebrated his award with a gesture in front of Qatari officials - that is the allegation leveled against him.

Argentina's goalkeeper Emi Martinez mocks France's Mbappe again

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is still at it in his feud with French superstar Kylian Mbappe. During the victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday, Martinez was spotted with a doll with Mbappe's face pasted on it.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is still at it in his feud with French superstar Kylian Mbappe. During the victory parade through the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday, Martinez was spotted with a doll with Mbappe's face pasted on it. What made the situation more awkward was the fact that Martinez was standing beside Mbappe's PSG teammate Lionel Messi. However, this is not the first time that Martinez has taken a shot at the 24-year-old Frenchman. Notably, a video clip from Argentina's dressing room after the World Cup win showed the entire squad celebrating the victory by singing and dancing. The squad could be heard chanting "a minute's silence for" in tandem when Martinez filled a deliberate pause with the shout: "For Mbappe who is dead!" WATCH: Argentine players mock Kylian Mbappe in the dressing room after World Cup victory Similarly, in the lead-up to the summit clash, Martinez resorted to playing mind games by targetting Mbappe. The Aston Villa keeper attacked the PSG stalwart over his previous statements about the quality of football in South America. “He doesn’t know enough about football. He never played in South America. When you don’t have this experience, it may be better not to talk about it. But it doesn’t matter. We are a great team, recognised as such,” said Martinez. The 30-year-old was referring to statements made by Mbappe a few months ago where he said European nations are better prepared for World Cup compared to their South American counterparts. "Argentina haven't played games of great quality to reach the World Cup. In South America, football isn't as advanced as Europe. That's why if you look at the last World Cups it's always the Europeans that win." Read more: 'He doesn't know enough about football': Emiliano Martinez about Kylian Mbappe ahead of the final While Martinez stood out with his superman-level goal-saving skills in the final, Mbappe fared superbly as well. He bagged a hattrick when his side was staring at a one-sided defeat. If it wasn't for Mbappe, the game would have been dead-and-buried at the end of 90 minutes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FEUDING! Emiliano Martinez continues to mock Kylian Mbappe, this time through a baby doll

After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday. With this big match ahead of football fans, football fans are interested to know everything about the big stars. France star Kylian Mbappe has always remained in the headlines for his outstanding accomplishments on the football pitch. However, the golden boy of France has also made news for his personal life and relationship rumours. Here is a quick look at some of the PSG striker's Mbappe's rumoured girlfriends.

Alicia Aylies

The rumours of Alicia&nbsp;and Mbappe dating surfaced around the time of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In every match that France played during the big tournament in Russia, she was seen wearing Mbappe's shirt. Aylies is a French singer who was awarded Miss France. Kylian Mbappe and Alicia Aylies like to keep their relationship quiet. Very little is known about their personal life since they prefer to stay low-key and away from the public limelight.

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Emma Smet

Kylian Mbappe and Emma Smet were photographed together watching a game, and the French press has speculated that the two are dating. Emma Smet is adamant about not allowing strangers into her personal life. While responding to the photo that sparked rumours, Emma Smet stated that if she began commenting on all of the images taken of her, she would have a difficult time getting out of it.

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Stella Maxwell&nbsp;

Stella Maxwell is a former Victoria's Secret model who is 32 years old. She is well-known, with over 8 million Instagram followers. After attending a charity event with Maxwell, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar drew attention for something away from football. The lightning-quick attacker joined PSG in 2017 in a transaction for more than £165 million, and sparkled in front of a worldwide audience when France won their second World Cup a year later.

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Ines Rau

Ines Rau is a French model who's also the first ever transgender model for Playboy. The reports of Mbappe and Ines came out last year in 2021. Kylian Mbappe was seen enjoying his time off football with the Playboy model. The pictures of them enjoying their time in a yacht sparked the dating rumours.

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After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday.

After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday. With this big match ahead of football fans, football fans are interested to know everything about the big stars. France star Kylian Mbappe has always remained in the headlines for his outstanding accomplishments on the football pitch. However, the golden boy of France has also made news for his personal life and relationship rumours. Here is a quick look at some of the PSG striker's Mbappe's rumoured girlfriends. Alicia Aylies The rumours of Alicia and Mbappe dating surfaced around the time of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In every match that France played during the big tournament in Russia, she was seen wearing Mbappe's shirt. Aylies is a French singer who was awarded Miss France. Kylian Mbappe and Alicia Aylies like to keep their relationship quiet. Very little is known about their personal life since they prefer to stay low-key and away from the public limelight. (Photograph source: Instagram) Emma Smet Kylian Mbappe and Emma Smet were photographed together watching a game, and the French press has speculated that the two are dating. Emma Smet is adamant about not allowing strangers into her personal life. While responding to the photo that sparked rumours, Emma Smet stated that if she began commenting on all of the images taken of her, she would have a difficult time getting out of it. (Photograph source: Instagram) Stella Maxwell Stella Maxwell is a former Victoria's Secret model who is 32 years old. She is well-known, with over 8 million Instagram followers. After attending a charity event with Maxwell, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar drew attention for something away from football. The lightning-quick attacker joined PSG in 2017 in a transaction for more than £165 million, and sparkled in front of a worldwide audience when France won their second World Cup a year later. (Photograph source: Instagram) Ines Rau Ines Rau is a French model who's also the first ever transgender model for Playboy. The reports of Mbappe and Ines came out last year in 2021. Kylian Mbappe was seen enjoying his time off football with the Playboy model. The pictures of them enjoying their time in a yacht sparked the dating rumours. (Photograph source: Instagram)

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Kylian Mbappe's 83rd-minute leveller let France hold early scoring Austria at a draw. Mbappe appeared as replacement for Antoine Griexmann in second half at Ernst-Happel Stadium and scored in his characteristic fashion. The goal brought France level with Austria. The match was a draw at 1-1.

Andreas Weimann scored for Austria.

This result means that France is still without a win three games into UEFA Nations League. France had won last year's edition.

They are bottom of League A, Group 1 with two points after losing 2-1 at home to Denmark last weekend and then drawing 1-1 in Croatia on Monday.

Denmark is at the top of the group despite a 1-0 hom defeat against Croatia in Copehagen on Friday.

France will play their final match of the June international break at home to Croatia on Monday before the group campaign concludes in September.

"There is never any need to worry. We should always be proud and just try to improve," Mbappe told broadcaster TF1 before admitting that he had still not fully recovered from the injury that forced him off against Denmark.

"No but if the coach needs me I will be there. There is just one game left before the holidays so I can force it a little bit."

The match, held in Vienna went ahead despite concerns about a huge hole that opened up on the pitch during Austria-Denmark match on Monday.

Against France, Austria scored early just eight minute into the game. Konrad Laimer's low ball in from the right was converted by the Bristol City forward Weimann.

France coach Didier Deschamps sent on Mbappe for Griezmann in the 63rd minute and RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku came on for Kingsley Coman 11 minutes from time as they stepped up their search for the leveller.

Mbappe had not played against Croatia after coming off with a knee knock at half-time against Denmark, and he was fresh enough to make the difference for the visitors.

A quick exchange of passes with Nkunku led to the Paris Saint-Germain star breaking through to fire past goalkeeper Patrick Pentz and score his 10th goal for his country this season.

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Kylian Mbappe's 83rd-minute leveller let France hold early scoring Austria at a draw. Mbappe appeared as replacement for Antoine Griexmann in second half at Ernst-Happel Stadium and scored in his characteristic fashion.

Kylian Mbappe's 83rd-minute leveller let France hold early scoring Austria at a draw. Mbappe appeared as replacement for Antoine Griexmann in second half at Ernst-Happel Stadium and scored in his characteristic fashion. The goal brought France level with Austria. The match was a draw at 1-1. Andreas Weimann scored for Austria. This result means that France is still without a win three games into UEFA Nations League. France had won last year's edition. They are bottom of League A, Group 1 with two points after losing 2-1 at home to Denmark last weekend and then drawing 1-1 in Croatia on Monday. Denmark is at the top of the group despite a 1-0 hom defeat against Croatia in Copehagen on Friday. France will play their final match of the June international break at home to Croatia on Monday before the group campaign concludes in September. "There is never any need to worry. We should always be proud and just try to improve," Mbappe told broadcaster TF1 before admitting that he had still not fully recovered from the injury that forced him off against Denmark. "No but if the coach needs me I will be there. There is just one game left before the holidays so I can force it a little bit." The match, held in Vienna went ahead despite concerns about a huge hole that opened up on the pitch during Austria-Denmark match on Monday. Against France, Austria scored early just eight minute into the game. Konrad Laimer's low ball in from the right was converted by the Bristol City forward Weimann. France coach Didier Deschamps sent on Mbappe for Griezmann in the 63rd minute and RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku came on for Kingsley Coman 11 minutes from time as they stepped up their search for the leveller. Mbappe had not played against Croatia after coming off with a knee knock at half-time against Denmark, and he was fresh enough to make the difference for the visitors. A quick exchange of passes with Nkunku led to the Paris Saint-Germain star breaking through to fire past goalkeeper Patrick Pentz and score his 10th goal for his country this season. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe equaliser salvages draw for France against Austria

Paris St Germain produced a woeful performance as they lost 3-0 at Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that will put coach Mauricio Pochettino under more pressure less than two weeks after their Champions League exit.

PSG, on 65 points from 29 games, still lead Olympique de Marseille and Nice by 15 points before those sides meet later on Sunday, following third straight away league defeat.

With Lionel Messi ruled out by a bout of flu, the capital side showed close to nothing at the Louis II stadium 11 days after being knocked in the Champions League last 16 by Real Madrid who scored three goals in 17 minutes. 
Monaco climbed to seventh on 44 points.

"They played well, congratulations to them. They`re a good team, a great club," PSG striker Kylian Mbappe said.

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"The goal is to get the 10th French title. We can win 8-0, 9-0, people will talk about the Champions League. Whatever happens we must respect ourselves, if we have a little bit of self esteem. We also need to respect the fans."

The usually soft-spoken Pochettino also had strong words.

"The way we lost is not acceptable at this level of competition. We can't start a game the way we started this one," said the Argentine who took over midway through last season.

"We need to get over the Champions league exit, hopefully the international break will help put it behind us."

PSG were overwhelmed in midfield and it was not long before they were punished.

Ben Yedder put the hosts ahead on 25 minutes after beating Presnel Kimpembe at the near post to deflect Youssouf Fofana's cross into the top corner.

The opener came shortly after PSG's first attempt of the game, a curled shot from Neymar that went just wide.

They improved slightly before the interval, with Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi creating chances, but their performance was still well below their best.

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PSG were not much better after the break, although Mbappe wasted a couple of good opportunities before Monaco doubled their advantage in the 68th minute.

An unchallenged Fofana found Ben Yedder on the right and the France striker's pass reached Ruben Aguilar who deflected the ball for Kevin Volland to score from six metres.

Pochettino replaced Leandro Paredes with Mauro Icardi and Neymar with Julian Draxler, but the changes had zero effect as PSG conceded another goal six minutes from time.

Volland was tripped in the box by Kimpembe and Ben Yedder converted the resulting penalty to confirm PSG's fourth consecutive away defeat in all competitions.

Paris St Germain produced a woeful performance as they lost 3-0 at Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that will put coach Mauricio Pochettino under more pressure less than two weeks after their Champions League exit.

Paris St Germain produced a woeful performance as they lost 3-0 at Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that will put coach Mauricio Pochettino under more pressure less than two weeks after their Champions League exit. PSG, on 65 points from 29 games, still lead Olympique de Marseille and Nice by 15 points before those sides meet later on Sunday, following third straight away league defeat. With Lionel Messi ruled out by a bout of flu, the capital side showed close to nothing at the Louis II stadium 11 days after being knocked in the Champions League last 16 by Real Madrid who scored three goals in 17 minutes. Monaco climbed to seventh on 44 points. "They played well, congratulations to them. They`re a good team, a great club," PSG striker Kylian Mbappe said. ALSO READ: FA Cup: Chelsea continue to ignore off-field turmoil with 2-0 win over Middlesbrough to enter semi-finals "The goal is to get the 10th French title. We can win 8-0, 9-0, people will talk about the Champions League. Whatever happens we must respect ourselves, if we have a little bit of self esteem. We also need to respect the fans." The usually soft-spoken Pochettino also had strong words. "The way we lost is not acceptable at this level of competition. We can't start a game the way we started this one," said the Argentine who took over midway through last season. "We need to get over the Champions league exit, hopefully the international break will help put it behind us." PSG were overwhelmed in midfield and it was not long before they were punished. Ben Yedder put the hosts ahead on 25 minutes after beating Presnel Kimpembe at the near post to deflect Youssouf Fofana's cross into the top corner. The opener came shortly after PSG's first attempt of the game, a curled shot from Neymar that went just wide. They improved slightly before the interval, with Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi creating chances, but their performance was still well below their best. ALSO READ: ISL to have new winner as Kerala Blasters go up against Hyderabad FC in final PSG were not much better after the break, although Mbappe wasted a couple of good opportunities before Monaco doubled their advantage in the 68th minute. An unchallenged Fofana found Ben Yedder on the right and the France striker's pass reached Ruben Aguilar who deflected the ball for Kevin Volland to score from six metres. Pochettino replaced Leandro Paredes with Mauro Icardi and Neymar with Julian Draxler, but the changes had zero effect as PSG conceded another goal six minutes from time. Volland was tripped in the box by Kimpembe and Ben Yedder converted the resulting penalty to confirm PSG's fourth consecutive away defeat in all competitions.

League 1: Wissam Ben Yedder's brace helps Monaco thrash Paris St Germain 3-0

Paris Saint-Germain star forward Kylian Mbappe has announced his desire to represent France on home soil at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

After not getting permission from his club to take part in Tokyo 2020, Mbappe has set eye on the gold medal in the next Games. The World Cup winner stated that he cannot miss out on the opportunity to represent his country in the Summer Games.

"It was while watching the London Olympics in 2012 that I realized the importance of this global competition. The Games are "THE" benchmark for sport, the absolute holy grail that all sportsmen and women in the world want to compete in and experience at least once in their life," Mbappe stated in an open letter published in L`Equipe as per goal.com.

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Mbappe went on to explain how watching the London Games in 2012 inspired his dream of one day leading out France at the world`s biggest sporting event."That`s when I said to myself, I want to be there too. I want to experience the Paris Games. It`s a strong inner feeling, as if I were destined to participate in this huge celebration in my city, in my country, a hundred years after the last competition in France (the Summer Games).

PSG refused Mbappe permission to take part in the delayed 2020 Games in Tokyo, along with Brazil duo Neymar and Marquinhos, arguing that it would disrupt pre-season preparations following his participation in Euro 2020 earlier in the summer.

"Already, in 2020, for the Tokyo games, I wanted to participate, it was an objective but they quickly pulled the rug out from under my feet," he said of missing out on the competition."

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These Games will be in France, they are those of the centenary in Paris. It`s not the biggest competition in football, but you have to play the Games in your career. It is something unheard of when you are in love with sports," he added.

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the biggest event ever organised in France. The Olympic games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.&nbsp;

Paris Saint-Germain star forward Kylian Mbappe has announced his desire to represent France on home soil at the Paris Olympics in 2024. After not getting permission from his club to take part in Tokyo 2020, Mbappe has set eye on the gold medal in the next Games.

Paris Saint-Germain star forward Kylian Mbappe has announced his desire to represent France on home soil at the Paris Olympics in 2024. After not getting permission from his club to take part in Tokyo 2020, Mbappe has set eye on the gold medal in the next Games. The World Cup winner stated that he cannot miss out on the opportunity to represent his country in the Summer Games. "It was while watching the London Olympics in 2012 that I realized the importance of this global competition. The Games are "THE" benchmark for sport, the absolute holy grail that all sportsmen and women in the world want to compete in and experience at least once in their life," Mbappe stated in an open letter published in L`Equipe as per goal.com. ALSO READ: La Liga: Atletico Madrid held by lowly Levante after Enis Bardhi's late penalty Mbappe went on to explain how watching the London Games in 2012 inspired his dream of one day leading out France at the world`s biggest sporting event."That`s when I said to myself, I want to be there too. I want to experience the Paris Games. It`s a strong inner feeling, as if I were destined to participate in this huge celebration in my city, in my country, a hundred years after the last competition in France (the Summer Games). PSG refused Mbappe permission to take part in the delayed 2020 Games in Tokyo, along with Brazil duo Neymar and Marquinhos, arguing that it would disrupt pre-season preparations following his participation in Euro 2020 earlier in the summer. "Already, in 2020, for the Tokyo games, I wanted to participate, it was an objective but they quickly pulled the rug out from under my feet," he said of missing out on the competition." ALSO READ: Barcelona sack head coach Ronald Koeman after Rayo Vallecano defeat These Games will be in France, they are those of the centenary in Paris. It`s not the biggest competition in football, but you have to play the Games in your career. It is something unheard of when you are in love with sports," he added. The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the biggest event ever organised in France. The Olympic games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

Kylian Mbappe determined to represent France on home soil at the Paris Olympics in 2024

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe starred for France as Les Bleus produced another stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and win their first UEFA Nations League title at San Siro in Milan on Sunday.

These sides were both involved in semi-finals that thrilled from the off, but this occasion delivered a more cagey opening 45 minutes. Karim Benzema skipped around Unai Simon but failed to cut the ball back for a team-mate early on while Spain hoarded possession thereafter without threatening. Les Bleus did suffer a setback before the break, though, as Raphael Varane was forced off injured.

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The pattern continued until the game exploded into life in the 64th minute when Benzema`s cross was thumped against the underside of the bar by Theo Hernandez. Just 40 seconds later, however, France found themselves behind as Sergio Busquets` through ball was driven across Hugo Lloris by Mikel Oyarzabal. The touchpaper had been lit.

Indeed, La Roja`s joy proved short-lived, because Benzema curled a sensational effort into the far corner from 25 metres within two minutes. The question now was whether Didier Deschamps'&nbsp;men could repeat the trick they had performed against Belgium in the last four when they had come from two behind to win.

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The answer arrived on 80 minutes as the reigning world champions completed their second successive fightback. Kylian Mbappe timed his run on to Hernandez's pass to perfection and swept the winner underneath Unai Simon, though it required two fine late saves from Lloris to seal the silverware.

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe starred for France as Les Bleus produced another stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and win their first UEFA Nations League title at San Siro in Milan on Sunday.

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe starred for France as Les Bleus produced another stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and win their first UEFA Nations League title at San Siro in Milan on Sunday. These sides were both involved in semi-finals that thrilled from the off, but this occasion delivered a more cagey opening 45 minutes. Karim Benzema skipped around Unai Simon but failed to cut the ball back for a team-mate early on while Spain hoarded possession thereafter without threatening. Les Bleus did suffer a setback before the break, though, as Raphael Varane was forced off injured. ALSO READ: Nations League: Young Spain face France's forward threat in final The pattern continued until the game exploded into life in the 64th minute when Benzema`s cross was thumped against the underside of the bar by Theo Hernandez. Just 40 seconds later, however, France found themselves behind as Sergio Busquets` through ball was driven across Hugo Lloris by Mikel Oyarzabal. The touchpaper had been lit. Indeed, La Roja`s joy proved short-lived, because Benzema curled a sensational effort into the far corner from 25 metres within two minutes. The question now was whether Didier Deschamps' men could repeat the trick they had performed against Belgium in the last four when they had come from two behind to win. ALSO READ: Nations League: Nicolo Barella's spectacular goal helps Italy edge Belgium 2-1 to finish third The answer arrived on 80 minutes as the reigning world champions completed their second successive fightback. Kylian Mbappe timed his run on to Hernandez's pass to perfection and swept the winner underneath Unai Simon, though it required two fine late saves from Lloris to seal the silverware.

Nations League: France clinch title after Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe shine in comeback against Spain

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