Category: Kylian Mbappé

Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup

by The Guardian | Jul 8, 2026 | Football, France, Kylian Mbappé, Sport, The Guardian, US sports, World Cup, World Cup 2026 | 0 |

The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournamentThis has been the World Cup of characters, bold fashion statements, and bantz:...

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup after stunning final

by The Guardian | Dec 18, 2022 | Argentina, Football, France, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Sport, The Guardian, World Cup, World Cup 2022 | 0 |

It was a consecration, the spiritual overtones entirely appropriate. Lionel Messi not only emulated the deity of Argentinian football, Diego Maradona, by leading the nation to World Cup glory, he finally plugged the burning gap...