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Croatia bruise Les Bleus
France succumb to 0-2 loss in first leg of Nations League quarter-final tie, but coach Didier Deschamps remains optimistic of a turnaround on Sunday
22 March,2025 08:10 AM IST | Croatia | AFP
Kylian Mbappé surpasses Ronaldo’s debut mark with a brace for the ages
Having surpassed Ronaldo's tally from 2002-03, the former Paris Saint-Germain player is now closing in on the 33 goals that Cristiano Ronaldo scored in his first season with Madrid in 2009-10
16 March,2025 12:32 PM IST | Barcelona | AP
This is our worst year: Man City boss Pep Guardiola
Injuries have played a significant part in City’s struggles this season. Erling Haaland didn’t play due to a knee injury while John Stones had to be subbed in the first 10 mins
21 February,2025 06:43 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
‘Perfect night for Real’
Striker Kylian Mbappe nets hat-trick as Madrid dump Man City out of Champions League with 3-1 rout in round of 16 second leg; star forward says team gave it their all in front of home fans
21 February,2025 06:43 AM IST | Madrid | AP
Mbappe secures Madrid 1-1 draw against Atletico
Atletico shaded a close first half but were left holding on in the second period as the hosts stepped up a gear at the Santiago Bernabeu
10 February,2025 07:47 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
La Liga: Kylian Mbappe secures Real Madrid derby draw against Atletico Madrid
Reigning champions Real Madrid lead second-place Atletico by a single point, with Barcelona, third, given the chance to cut the gap on the top two when they face Sevilla on Sunday
09 February,2025 03:47 PM IST | Madrid | AFP
Kylian Mbappe treble helps Liga leaders Real Madrid down Valladolid
The hosts made early inroads, with Madrid stopper Thibaut Courtois saving from David Torres' header, but that was about as good as it got for them
26 January,2025 12:44 PM IST | Madrid | AFP
From Champions Trophy 2025 to Wimbledon, save the dates for mega sports events
mid-day presents a handy guide to major sporting events that you simply can’t miss this year
01 January,2025 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
‘Settling-in period is over, I feel comfortable’
It was Mbappe’s sixth goal in his last eight matches with Madrid.
24 December,2024 07:41 AM IST | Madrid | AP
Intercontinental Cup: Real Madrid clinch title
Ancelotti lifted his 15th title with the Spanish powerhouse, surpassing the 14 trophies that he and Miguel Munoz had won. Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior scored a goal each
20 December,2024 08:11 AM IST | Lusail (Qatar) | AP