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  • Real Madrid Kylian Mbappe Accused Of Rape, Footballers Respond To Allegation | Other

    Real Madrid’s star played Kylian Mbappe has found himself in the middle of a massive controversy which has accused him of rape. A Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported that Mbappe has been accused of rape and the police is currently investigating the issue. However, the 25-year-old football star has reacted to these allegations and called them ‘fake news’.

    Mbappe’s team are making sure all legal measures are taken to repair the damage this has caused to the French forward’s image. As per The Sun, the team has claimed these reports to be ‘completely false and irresponsible’.

    What Does The Report Say?

    The newspaper outlet report suggests that Swedish cops are currently investigating an alleged rape incident at the Bank Hotel (where Mbappe stayed a night).

    In September, Mbappe got injured and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti initially described the issue as a “knock,” stating that Mbappe “asked to be substituted to avoid any problems.”

    “Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the femoral biceps of his left leg,” the club announced, as quoted by ESPN.

    Mbappe has been in fine form this season, netting five goals in LaLiga, with his standout goal coming against Alaves. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as Madrid navigate this critical phase of the season.

    Mbappe’s move was highly anticipated from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), as he was officially presented in front of 80,000 spectators at the Santiago Bernabeu. Earlier in June, after years of speculation, Mbappe joined the Spanish club as a free agent. The 25-year-old World Cup winner with France joined a Madrid team that was already loaded with talent and still celebrating its latest triumph in the La Liga competition.

  • After Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe is now set to miss Olympics 2024 | Football News

    As the Euro 2024 tournament will come to an end, soon after the Paris Olympics 2024 will kick off from July 27. Kylian Mbappe recently joined Real Madrid on a free transfer after being linked to the team for the past couple of seasons. After Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe is another big name who will not feature in the Paris Olympics. Real Madrid recently blocked Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga from taking part in the Olympic games taking place in Paris.

    Real Madrid’s Intervention

    Mbappe had earlier shown interest in representing his country at the Olympic games but Real Madrid’s stand has been very clear about Mbappe’s involvement in the games. “My club’s position was very clear, so from that moment on, I think I (knew) I wouldn’t be taking part in the Games. That’s just the way it is, and I understand that too. I’m joining a new team in September, so it’s not the best way to start an adventure. I’m going to wish this French team all the best. I’m going to watch every game. I hope they’ll win the gold medal.” Mbappe said. Kylian Mbappe further stated that he is all ready to leave his fitness concerns behind and start fresh as he leads France in the Euros and will also be key to Madrid’s plans next season. “I’m ready to win, it’s more of a mental issue,” he said. “My head is perfect, now let’s see how my legs are.”

    Lionel Messi Also Set To Miss Olympics

    Lionel Messi recently made his stand very clear regarding his participation in the Paris Olympics games. He stated that it would be very hard for the World Cup winner to play in back-to-back international tournaments considering his age. Messi is currently all set to lead Argentina in their title defense run in the Copa America 2024. France U23 and former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry did not pick Mbappe for his squad but he stated that the star striker would be welcomed with open arms if he decides to play and represent his country in the Olympic Games.

  • Lionel Messi Responds To Kylian Mbappe’s Claim Of Euros Tougher To Win Than FIFA World Cup: ‘It Leaves Out Too Many World Champions’ | Football News

    Lionel Messi, Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain, has responded to recent comments by his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe, who suggested that winning the Euros is more challenging than winning the World Cup.

    “He also said that the South American teams didn’t have the same high competition as the Europeans. Everyone values ​​what they play,” Messi told ESPN Argentina. (Records Follow Me: Cristiano Ronaldo After Breaking Saudi Pro League Record)

    “The Euros are very important, but it leaves out Argentina, three-time world champion; Brazil, five-time world champion; Uruguay, two-time world champion. There are many world champions left out to say that the Euros is the most difficult, right? In the World Cup, the best teams are there, all the world champions are generally there. That’s why everyone wants to be world champion,” Messi added

    Commenting ahead of 2024 European Championships in Germany, Mbappe had said, “I consider the Euros more complicated than the World Cup, more complicated to win. If we talk about level, the Euros is more difficult because we are so used to play against each other. Tactically, it is similar football.”

    It’s not the first time the new Real Madrid signing has invited fire from South American football. He had taken a jibe at the South American teams in May 2022, stating, “In South America, football is not as advanced as in Europe, that’s why when you look at the last World Cups it’s always the Europeans who win.”

    Coincidentally, it was Messi and his team who defeated France the same year, securing Argentina’s third world title in a dramatic penalty shootout during the World Cup final in Doha, Qatar. Mbappe, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, recently acknowledged that the European Championships remain unfinished business for him.

    “I want to win the Euros. I have to be honest. I won the World Cup. I won the Nations League. That’s the only one that missed me with the national team after I did everything with the national team. I really want to win this. My first competition as captain, so it’s really important for me and it’s always important for the country and we want them to be proud of us. [It’s] another opportunity to write the history of my country,” the French captain told CNN.

    After years of speculation, France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe joined the Spanish club, Real Madrid as a free agent on a five-year contract on Monday. The 25-year-old World Cup winner with France joins a Madrid team that is already loaded with talent and still celebrating its latest European triumph, leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

    “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement under which he will become a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons,” Real Madrid said in an official statement. (Real Madrid Star Toni Kroos Announces Retirement)

    Just two days ago, Madrid won a record-extending 15th European Cup title when it beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final in London. The French striker expressed his feelings after joining the Los Blancos side.

    “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid !” Mbappe was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.

    Mbappe joined PSG from AS Monaco in 2017, following that he has played 290 matches for the Paris club and scored 243 goals. The French striker was 19 years old when he left his childhood club for PSG.

    In the ongoing season of the Ligue 1, the Frenchman appeared in 19 matches and got the back of the net 20 times. He also made 4 assists in the French league. However, Mbappe never hid from accepting that his dream was to play for the 14-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winner Real Madrid. For the last several years, the Los Blancos have been trying to bring him to Madrid, but Mbappe wasn’t keen on an exit before the expiration of his contract. In 2021, Real Madrid went all out to sign Mbappe, offering 220 million Euros. However, PSG turned it down. (With ANI Inputs)

  • AFC Asian Cup Final: Akram Afif Powers Qatar To Second Consecutive Title After Win Over Jordan | football news

    Akram Afif dropped to his knees. Pretty soon he was being thrown into the air by his joyful teammates after the forward’s hat trick of penalties secured back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar. Afif, the outstanding player of the tournament and leading scorer with eight goals, was nerveless when converting his spot kicks in a 3-1 win against Jordan at Lusail Stadium on Saturday.

    Just over a year ago it had been Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe who had lit up this spectacular venue in arguably the greatest World Cup final of all time. On this occasion it was Afif taking center stage and becoming the first player to score a hat trick in the Asian Cup final.

    He had been his country’s standout performer from the start of the tournament and did not disappoint when it fell to him to produce the decisive moments against Jordan as Qatar became the first back-to-back winner since Japan in 2000 and 2004.

    THE CHAMPIONS _#AsianCup2023 #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/ozbV8Ue7jt — AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 (@Qatar2023en) February 10, 2024

    In front of more than 86,000 fans and with the pressure on, Afif never looked likely to miss from the spot and he sparked wild celebrations with each goal.

    “(I scored) the penalties because of the confidence my teammates had in me. It is not about technique, it is about the feeling that people are behind me – my team,” Afif said.

    He won and converted his first penalty in the 22nd minute. And after Yazan Al Naimat leveled the game in the 67th he struck again from the spot in the 73rd and sealed the win in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

    Afif had spoken earlier in the tournament of his wish to return to European soccer after spells in Spain and Belgium at the start of his career. His performances, which also earned him the award for the Asian Cup’s most valuable player, will likely have caught the attention of clubs far and wide.

    While this was a personal triumph for him, it was redemption for Qatar, which had endured a miserable World Cup on home soil in 2022 when exiting the tournament after three straight defeats in the group stage.

    Even as host and defending champion, Qatar had been an unexpected finalist, let alone winner. Captain Hassan Al-Haydos noted on the eve of the final how critics had expected little of the team ahead of the tournament.

    How satisfying for him, then, to be draped in the same type of black Qatari ceremonial robe that Messi had worn to lift the World Cup.

    After the pain of that tournament, here was a moment of national celebration as the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani handed Al-Haydos the trophy and shortly after there was an eruption of tickertape and fireworks.

    Earlier, Qatar’s Spanish coach, Márquez López slumped in his seat, seemingly exhausted, as he waited out 17 minutes of stoppage time.

    The exertions of the past month appeared to have taken its toll. He had only been hired in December and Qatar had been beaten 2-1 by Jordan in a friendly in January.

    “It was a very difficult game. The tension was high,” he said. “Maybe it was not the beautiful football everyone wished for, but everyone remembers the winner.” Like Afif, López was also thrown into the air as part of the celebrations.

    Despite a difficult buildup after taking over from predecessor Carlos Queiroz, López impressively guided Qatar to a successful defense of the title it won in 2019. It became the eighth host nation to win the tournament.