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Mbappé Thrives in Madrid, Eyes World Cup Qualification

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kylian Mbappé stated he feels more relaxed living in Madrid compared to Paris, clarifying his comments were not an attack on France.
Despite an ankle injury, he is eager to play for the French national team in World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland.
Head coach Didier Deschamps emphasized the importance of securing qualification and respecting all opponents.
Mbappé has scored 16 goals in 14 appearances for Real Madrid, boosting the team's hopes for success in competitions.

History

Historical Context

Kylian Mbappé's transfer to Real Madrid in 2024 concluded a seven-year saga, following his record €180 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. His success at PSG, including six Ligue 1 titles, highlighted a trend of players seeking stability in less pressurized environments. This shift may reshape future player movements and team strategies in European football.

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Story summary

Kylian Mbappé stated he feels more relaxed living in Madrid compared to Paris, clarifying his comments were not an attack on France.
Despite an ankle injury, he is eager to play for the French national team in World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland.
Head coach Didier Deschamps emphasized the importance of securing qualification and respecting all opponents.
Mbappé has scored 16 goals in 14 appearances for Real Madrid, boosting the team's hopes for success in competitions.

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