Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League made a bid to Paris St.-Germain to acquire the French striker in what would be the most expensive soccer transfer in history.
Category: Mbappe, Kylian (1998- )
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PSG Says Kylian Mbappé Must Sign New Deal or Leave
Nasser al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris St.-Germain, was introducing the team’s new coach when he turned to tough talk on the future of his team’s biggest star.
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Luciano Spalletti and the Power of Walking Away
The Napoli coach led his team to a long-delayed title and then left because the job was done. That is worth celebrating.
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Mbappé’s Split With P.S.G. Widens Into a War of Words
In dueling statements, the French striker and Paris St.-Germain disputed basic facts about the breakdown of their relationship.
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Kylian Mbappé Tells P.S.G. He Will Leave Club Next Summer
Mbappé, the star forward, has told his French team he will not renew his contract next year. His decision could force the team to pursue a sale of his rights this summer.
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Lionel Messi’s Bitter Divorce From P.S.G.
A missed practice, a Saudi vacation and a brief suspension brought a sudden end to a star’s transactional relationship with Paris St.-Germain, and Qatar.
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P.S.G.’s Star System Has Run Its Course
The New York Times – Sports:Even with Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, the French champion is a Champions League also-ran once again. Is buying local the way forward?
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Opening the Post-World Cup Mailbag
The New York Times – Sports:Was Argentina-France the greatest final ever? Or a dull game with a great finish? Readers have their say, and our columnist holds his ground.
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Pele’s TV Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star
The New York Times – Sports:Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
The New York Times – Sports:Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted
The New York Times – Sports:In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
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Mbappé’s Quest to be Considered the Best Becomes Longer
The New York Times – Sports:Kylian Mbappé twice brought France back to tie Argentina, but his bid to lead his country to consecutive World Cup titles fell short on penalty kicks.