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Mbappé Signs with On Running to Lead Its New Football Era
business21 days ago

Mbappé Signs with On Running to Lead Its New Football Era

Kylian Mbappé has joined On Running to front its new football category, working with product teams and becoming a global ambassador as the brand refines football footwear and apparel. Thierry Henry is named director of football, overseeing product strategy and athlete relationships, with Sydney Schertenleib expanding her role to help develop the women’s range. Mbappé leaves Nike after a long partnership; On aims to deliver exceptionally lightweight, close-to-skin football gear and integrate On’s tech into the sport, signaling a bold push beyond traditional sportswear into football and movement design.

On Holding bets Mbappé move to challenge Nike and Adidas in soccer
finance21 days ago

On Holding bets Mbappé move to challenge Nike and Adidas in soccer

On Holding’s Mbappé deal marks a bold push into soccer, positioning the premium brand to challenge Nike and Adidas as it expands beyond running; the contract size wasn’t disclosed, Thierry Henry is named director of football, and analysts see the move as a potential near-term stock catalyst despite On’s smaller scale and Nike’s dominant market position in sports.

Parrott stunner sinks Real Madrid as Monaco surge in Ligue 1
sports1 month ago

Parrott stunner sinks Real Madrid as Monaco surge in Ligue 1

Real Madrid’s perfect La Liga start ends with a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis, Troy Parrott scoring the late winner after coming on, and Álvaro Valles saving Mbappé’s stoppage-time penalty; in Ligue 1, Monaco defeated PSG 2-1 to lead the table amid Balogun’s absence from Monaco’s squad and Camara’s transfer situation, with Lyon and Stuttgart also posting wins in their leagues.

Mbappé treble fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu
sports1 month ago

Mbappé treble fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in the Bernabéu season opener, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick. Jude Bellingham added two assists, feeding Mbappé and Vinícius Jr., as Madrid go top of La Liga after two games. The hosts had a 51-49 possession edge and 20 shots to Sociedad's 10. Mourinho returned to the Bernabéu for the first time since 2013, while Mbappé’s treble takes him to 89 Madrid goals and 9 against Sociedad, cementing his place among the club’s top scorers.

Madrid Unveils 2026 Preseason Starting XI vs Schalke
real-madrid-cf-friendlies1 month ago

Madrid Unveils 2026 Preseason Starting XI vs Schalke

Real Madrid published its starting lineup for the final preseason game against Schalke in Germany: Courtois; Konate; Huijsen; Carreras; Valverde; Silva; Guler; Brahim; Vinicius; Mbappé. Schalke’s lineup was listed as Karius, Becker, Becker, Kurucai, Ayhan, Tanaka, El-Faouzi, Aouchiche, Ebimbe, Karaman, Adamau (TBC). The match is scheduled for 17:00 CET on Aug 16, 2026 at Gelsenkirchen and will be shown on Real Madrid TV.

Spain's record World Cup 2026 triumph reshapes the soccer landscape
world-cup2 months ago

Spain's record World Cup 2026 triumph reshapes the soccer landscape

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup, reclaiming No. 1 in FIFA rankings in a record-breaking edition; Mbappe topped the scoring with 10 goals, Haaland elevated his global profile, and Vozinha became a Cape Verde breakout story, while Ronaldo and Portugal faltered and Gianni Infantino faced mixed scrutiny as big-name coaches underperformed and Spain’s coaching philosophy shone, with Norway and Switzerland rising as the tournament highlighted a changing soccer landscape.

Spain seals a star-filled, record-breaking World Cup 2026
sports2 months ago

Spain seals a star-filled, record-breaking World Cup 2026

Spain won the 2026 World Cup in North America after 308 goals were scored across 104 matches in 16 host cities, capping a star-studded, record-breaking tournament. Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot, Rodri the Golden Ball, Pau Cubarsí the best young player, and Unai Simón the Golden Glove, with CNN highlighting moments like Cabral’s wondergoal against Argentina and Paraguay’s upset of Germany, plus Haaland’s breakout and Messi’s looming international farewell as the event closes and fans await the return of club football.

Messi's Final Push for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot
sports2 months ago

Messi's Final Push for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

Lionel Messi, 39, has eight goals and four assists in the 2026 World Cup and led the Golden Boot race entering the final games, but a high-scoring Bronze Final by Mbappé (finishing on 10 goals) reshuffled the standings; to win, Messi would likely need a hat-trick in the final against Spain (or a brace with an assist), with tie-breakers such as assists and minutes played potentially deciding the winner.

Mbappé's World Cup record sparks third-place controversy
world2 months ago

Mbappé's World Cup record sparks third-place controversy

Kylian Mbappé became the World Cup's all-time top scorer and reached double digits in a single tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 third-place loss to England, surpassing Lionel Messi’s 21 goals. The piece argues the third-place match is largely meaningless and questions whether FIFA should keep it, suggesting Mbappé's records were helped by a game many view as optional.