Kylian Mbapp has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed on Thursday. The Real Madrid star is at odds with his former club, arguing PSG owes him 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages. Mbapp is also unhappy with the way he was treated by the Ligue 1 club when the France captain was sidelined before the 2023-24 season, following his decision not to extend his club contract. The prosecutor's office said Mbapp is "denouncing the lofting' he claimed to have been subjected to at Paris Saint-Germain. The word lofting is used in France to describe a practice that involves isolating a player from the main squad for sporting, administrative, or disciplinary reasons. Mbapp joined Real Madrid last summer on a free transfer after scoring a club-record 256 goals in seven years at PSG, which won the Champions League without him this year. Mbapp's relationship with PSG ended amid deep tensions, and some fans booed him in
Group G has Juventus and Man City in the top 2 spots who have qualified for the last 16 after their wins against Wydad and Al Ain respectively.
For Madrid it was all about bouncing back as they got their first win of the tournament despite going down to 10-men on the day.
Kylian Mbappe was sidelined for Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener on Wednesday as the star forward recovers from an illness. Coach Xabi Alonso told DAZN before the match against Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium that Mbapp had a fever, he was not feeling well. Hopefully back for the next one. Recent signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen were in the lineup for the Spanish power against the Saudi Arabian club. The duo, both coming from the Premier League, could help Real Madrid reinforce a defense that's currently missing Antonio Rdiger, David Alaba, der Milito, Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal.
The live streaming of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match will be available on the DAZN app and website.
Real Madrid enters as one of the favorites to claim the title, placing significant expectations on new manager Alonso.
Among the fresh faces set to feature are summer signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, who are both expected to start tonight.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially introduced by Real Madrid on Thursday, saying he was fulfilling his dream to play for the Spanish powerhouse. The 26-year-old England back was the latest reinforcement on defense for Madrid after a season in which the back line struggled following injuries. Madrid moved forward with signing Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool for a reported fee of up to 10 million euros ($11.5 million) to get him on June 1 instead of for free at the end of the month. That allowed Madrid to count on the defender to play for Xabi Alonso's team at the Club World Cup in the United States. Madrid opens its Club World Cup group-stage campaign against Saudi club Al-Hilal next Wednesday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Alexander-Arnold was accompanied by his parents and relatives in the capital. After signing the contract alongside Real Madrid president Florentino Prez, he was introduced with a video of his highlights and then spoke briefly, in Spanish. Thank you
As part of their partnership with BMW, Real Madrid requires all senior players from both the football and basketball squads to use vehicles from the German automaker.
While other regions such as Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), and South America (CONMEBOL) host their own continental championships, the global popularity of European football ensures the UCL remains on top.
Real Madrid confirmed the signing of defender Trent Alexander-Arnold on Friday in time for the Club World Cup after paying a reported fee of 10 million euros ($11 million) to Liverpool. The 26-year-old England right back has agreed to a six-year deal through June 2031, the Spanish club said. Madrid said Alexander-Arnold will play for Xabi Alonso's team at the Club World Cup to be held in the United States starting in mid-June. Alexander-Arnold had been criticized by some Liverpool fans for having let his contract run down meaning he could leave as a free agent. But since Alexander-Arnold was still under contract with the Premier League champions until the end of June, Liverpool was able to extract a fee for letting him go early. Madrid and the other 31 teams playing in the Club World Cup can make early signings under FIFA-approved special trading windows from June 1-10 and again June 27-July 3. Liverpool confirmed it will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concl
Real Madrid great Ral Gonzlez is leaving his role as a coach in the club's youth academy. The 47-year-old Ral spent seven years in the academy and coached several youth teams in the 2018-19 season. He helped the under-19s win the Youth League in 2020. Ral has informed the club of his decision to end his time as a coach at our youth academy, Madrid said on Tuesday. Real Madrid is proud to have had one of the greatest legends in our history and world football as a coach and trainer at our youth academy. Ral also exemplifies all the values of Real Madrid. Values that he has also passed on as a coach. Ral said he enjoyed the job, which made him grow as a professional and as a person. I want to thank the club of my life for the opportunity it has given me, Ral said. A new phase begins in my life as a coach outside of this club, with the certainty that I'll eventually return to this place that will always be my home. Ral starred for Madrid as a player from the late 1990s until 2010, an
Real Madrid's statement expressed deep appreciation for Ancelotti's contributions, noting that he would "forever be part of the great madridista family"
PSG assert that Mbappe did not sufficiently prove the club owed the full amount or that there was any immediate risk of non-payment.
Carlo Ancelotti wants to remain fully focused on his job with Real Madrid before taking over Brazil's national team in two weeks. Brazil announced Ancelotti as its new coach on Monday, but the 65-year-old Italian had not commented on the move until he was asked about it at a news conference Tuesday ahead of Real Madrid's next Spanish league match against Mallorca on Wednesday. I have great respect for this club and these fans and I'm totally focused on finishing the last part of this spectacular adventure, Ancelotti said. Beginning on May 26 I will start coaching Brazil, which will be a great challenge personally, but until then I will continue training Real Madrid and I want to finish the best possible way. Former Madrid player Xabi Alonso is widely expected to take over the coaching job after confirming he is leaving Bayer Leverkusen, but the Spanish club has yet to announce Ancelotti's successor. I like Alonso a lot, Ancelotti said when asked about the former midfielder. I don't
Ancelotti, who took charge of the club for a second time in 2021, is now reportedly preparing to take over as head coach of the Brazil national team.
The win takes Barcelona to within just one more win to secure the title and finish the season with two trophies to start the Hansi Flick era.
Barcelona currently lead the league with 75 points from 34 games, while Madrid trail closely with 71.
Lewandowski, who was up by one goal before the El Clasico encounter, started from the bench as he was not fully fit to start the crucial tie for the hosts.