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Thierry Henry claims Kylian Mbappe is not France’s most important player at the World Cup
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
2026 World Cup: Mbappe names best two players
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has named the best two players in the world. Speaking to the media, Mbappe was asked who is the best footballer between him, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. “Messi is the best together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” he replied. Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture against Senegal, while [] 2026 World Cup: Mbappe names best two players
GiveMeSport
· Jun 26, 2026
2026 World Cup: Kylian Mbappe Wearing Special Shirt Only 3 Players Have
Kylian Mbappe is one of the biggest stars at the 2026 World Cup and the France talisman has an honour even Messi and Ronaldo don't.
OneFootball
· Jul 5, 2026
🔝 Simply superb! Mbappé even leaves Brazil, England & co behind
Kylian Mbappé once again proved today in the World Cup round of 16 against Paraguay that he is simply a guaranteed goalscorer. Looking at the tournaments since 2018, the Frenchman has now scored 11 g...
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 4, 2026
Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye last eight
Philadelphia, July 4: Kylian Mbappe's France have been the outstanding team so far at this World Cup and will be expecte...
Madrid Voice Articles
· Jul 8, 2026
Real Madrid condemn racist remarks aimed at Kylian Mbappe in official statement
Keeping in line with the stature he has carved for himself in football, the Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is proving to be the dominant force in the World Cup once again. The star striker is shini...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 30, 2026
Bisa Mbappe bawa perancis ke peringkat 16 terbaik
EAST RUTHERFORD: Kylian Mbappe sekali lagi membuktikan statusnya sebagai bintang utama Perancis apabila meledak dua gol untuk membantu juara dunia itu menewaskan Sweden 3-0 pada pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026, sekali gus mengesahkan kemaraan ke pusingan 16 terbaik. Kemenangan itu memastikan Perancis mengekalkan rekod sempurna dengan empat kemenangan daripada empat perlawanan dan bakal berdepan ... Read more The post Bisa Mbappe bawa perancis ke peringkat 16 terbaik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Thierry Henry claims Kylian Mbappe is not France’s most important player at the World Cup": Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Mbappe names best two players. GiveMeSport — 2026 World Cup: Kylian Mbappe Wearing Special Shirt Only 3 Players Have. OneFootball — 🔝 Simply superb! Mbappé even leaves Brazil, England & co behind. The Rising Nepal — Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye last eight. Madrid Voice Articles — Real Madrid condemn racist remarks aimed at Kylian Mbappe in official statement. Utusan Malaysia — Bisa Mbappe bawa perancis ke peringkat 16 terbaik