Kylian Mbappe Sweeps Three Golden Boots, a Feat Not Seen in Nearly 6 decades

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Kylian Mbappe Sweeps Three Golden Boots, a Feat Not Seen in Nearly 6 decades

Mbappe scored 25 in La Liga, 15 in the Champions League and 10 at the World Cup, per UEFA. Eusebio last managed it in 1966, when he took the Portuguese league and World Cup scoring crowns with Benfica and Portugal. Mbappe ended the season without a trophy at Real Madrid and Spain beat France in the semi-final.

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The obligation to buy is considered easy to reach and almost guaranteed, per Romano, with Chelsea counting on a permanent transfer in 2027. The winger is also signing a four year deal ahead of the switch. The second part of his medical is under way. Chelsea had sought around $57.2 million for a permanent exit, per ESPN.

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Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland Make FIFA's World Cup Best XI

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Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland Make FIFA's World Cup Best XI

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe form the front three in the fan voted side, with Rodri, Bellingham and Olise behind them. Champions Spain provide only three players. Mbappe won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and became the tournament's all-time leading scorer, while Rodri took the Golden Ball and Bellingham scored seven, a record for England.

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Rodri Links Give Manchester United Hope on Aurelien Tchouameni

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United have enquired about the France international and are undeterred by reports of a new deal at the Bernabeu, which has not been formally announced, per Luckhurst. Mourinho had planned to keep him, but Madrid's interest in Rodri has intensified since Spain won the World Cup. His current contract runs to 2028 and United have room to spend significantly.

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