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Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility
Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finalsThe driving force behind France’s semi-final win over Morocco in 2022, Antoine Griezmann, was watching on from the stands this time as Les Bleus powered past the Atlas Lions to reach a third consecutive World Cup semi-final.The 35-year-old, who recently completed a move to Orlando City, had not attended a France match since his international retirement in 2024 following a brief stint as vice-captain. Continue reading...
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Football | Mail Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Kylian Mbappe is the ultimate leader at the World Cup - but there are TWO France stars who must fire if they are to come up against Spain's almighty defence, writes IAN HERBERT
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Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye last eight
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· Jun 21, 2026
Kylian Mbappé hungry for Golden Boot battle with Messi as he sings Les Bleus
Mbappé: Nothing bigger than playing for FranceStriker defends performance of Ousmane DembéléKylian Mbappé is relishing a Golden Boot duel with Lionel Messi, the player he calls the “best of the best”, but has said his personal ambitions would be subordinated to those of the team when France seek to seal qualification from Group C with victory over Iraq on Monday.Mbappé stepped into the full glare of the international media for the first time at this World Cup and handled the spotlight impeccably. From a defence of Ousmane Dembélé to the hot topic of the hydration break, France’s captain spoke in a calm and thoughtful manner. A more pugilistic role was reserved for his manager, Didier Deschamps. Continue reading...
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility": Football | Mail Online — Kylian Mbappe is the ultimate leader at the World Cup - but there are TWO France stars who must fire if they are to come up against Spain's almighty defence, writes IAN HERBERT. The Rising Nepal — Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye last eight. Borneo Bulletin — ‘Middle management leaders key to developing teams, positive workplace’. Football | The Guardian — Kylian Mbappé hungry for Golden Boot battle with Messi as he sings Les Bleus. Daily Post Nigeria — World Cup: Players with most knockout-phase goals in history [Top 20]. Madrid Voice Articles — Real Madrid condemn racist remarks aimed at Kylian Mbappe in official statement