Tag: Mbappe

Messi, Mbappe and Benzema nominated for 2022 FIFA Best Men’s Player

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema have been named as the finalists for The FIFA Best Men's Football Player Award in 2022, soccer's world governing body FIFA announced on Friday.

February 11, 2023

Pele’s demise leaves pall of gloom on football playground

The 3 times World Cup Champion was under 'elevated care' related to kidney and cardiac dysfunction. He had a colon tumor which was removed in September last year. 

December 30, 2022

Fans surround Messi’s car in Rosario, video goes viral

Earlier this month, the World Cup turned out to be a dream run for Argentina and its fans. The megastar Lionel Messi led his team to World Cup victory as he was also named the Player of the Tournament after he scored a total of 7 goals, just behind the top scorer Mbappe.

December 29, 2022

Mbappe sets 3 conditions to stay with PSG, asks them to sell Neymar

It is believed that both the forwards do not have good relations and now Mbappe wants PSG to part ways with Neymar. Not only Neymar, manager Christophe Galtier is also someone with whom he is not on good terms.

December 26, 2022

FIFA WC 2023 Final: Referee admits mistake amid Messi’s 2nd goal controversy

The match also gave birth to a controversy concerning Messi’s second goal in the extra time. Many in the football fraternity claim that the goal was illegitimate, and they are now questioning the referee's decision for it.

December 26, 2022

Champions League: Messi, Neymar fail; Mbappe injured; PSG held to draw

Lionel Messi started his first UEFA Champions League match for Paris Saint-Germain, teaming up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, but they failed to click together against the Belgian Club.

September 16, 2021

Ronaldo’s brace powers Portugal to win, France pip Germany

"We didn't deserve a 3-0 defeat. With a bit of luck it could have been a point each, but it was an experience of a lifetime," said Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

June 16, 2021

Real Madrid looking to add Sadio Mane to their squad: Reports

Meanwhile, a rift between the striker duo of Mohamed Salah and Mane was reported and the latter could thus look for a way out of the Liverpool squad.

September 16, 2019

Five possible replacements for Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Eden Hazard and Neymar are the only like-for-like replacements for Ronaldo, with Hazard being the most probable one.

July 11, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup | Belgium vs France: Five players to watch out for

We have a look at the top five impact players whose traits will be on display tonight.

July 10, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup | France vs Uruguay: Line-ups are out

Edinson Cavani sits out for Uruguay, Blaise Matuidi for France.

July 6, 2018

Uruguay’s immoveable defence ready for France’s unstoppable Mbappe

The build-up to tomorrow’s quarter-final clash between France and Uruguay has been dominated by individuals, but it may be the South Americans’ almost unbreachable four-man defence which decides the result. While Uruguay sweat on the fitness of striker Edinson Cavani, it should be remembered that La Celeste’s progress in Russia has been built upon their...

July 5, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup | The Dream XI from round of 16

The Statesman's team of the round of 16 looks like this. What does your dream XI look like?

July 4, 2018