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Why is Kylian Mbappe trending?

Updated 27/10/2026, 15:46:54 UTC

Kylian Mbappe is drawing attention across 3 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

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'My comment was ill-judged and I now understand that it hurt many people,' Mbappe says after Chinese brands dropped him.

Mbappe appears to say that the funniest internet meme he'd seen was of his face imposed on that of 'a Chinese dictator'.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice for Real Madrid as they beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Camp Nou in the first El Clasico of the season.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores a brace for Madrid to inflict Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the campaign.

Kylian Mbappe's double took Real Madrid to a famous 2-1 Clasico win, which had Jose Mourinho sliding on his knees in celebration in Barcelona.

Despite not winning silverware last season, Mbappe has been clear his goal to clinch the Ballon d'Or.

Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, is among the favourites for award with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Bayern Munich striker Kane faces tough competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the ‌‌running.

Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande score stunners as Real beat Leipzig to make it three from three in the Champions League.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 in La Liga to close the gap on Barcelona to six points ahead of next weekend's El Clasico.

Kylian Mbappe takes fire for how he has chosen to recover from knee injury as he prepares to return for Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break.

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