Mbappé's World Cup Focus Amidst Real Madrid Transfer Buzz
Kylian Mbappé addresses defensive improvements and his role as France's leader heading into the 2026 World Cup, while transfer speculation surrounding Real Madrid continues.
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Kickoff XIRüdiger’s Madrid extension: a rare moment of certainty in
Antonio Rüdiger’s contract renewal at Real Madrid bucks the trend of uncertainty in world football, offering a rare snapshot of stability at a club where even legends now face exit talk.
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