Retirement of midfield linchpin Toni Kroos has unbalanced Real Madrid's midfield while Kylian Mbappé's on-field relationship with Vinícius Junior has yet to click
Retirement of midfield linchpin Toni Kroos has unbalanced Real’s midfield while Kylian Mbappé's on-field relationship with Vinícius Junior has yet to click
Rodrygo isn’t the only diva in the dressingroom. Next Monday, barring some unforeseen circumstance, Vinícius will be anointed with the Ballon d’Or award, bringing the curtain down on a 15-year period that was dominated by the reign of Messi/Ronaldo. But uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. Vinícius, who turned 24 in July, is a highly strung young man.
Mbappé was quick to respond. Within hours of the Aftonbladet breaking the story, which did not mention him specifically, he posted a message in French on X claiming there was nothing to see: “FAKE NEWS! It’s becoming so predictable, just before the hearing as if by chance,” adding a “winking” emoji. Mbappé was suggesting the rape allegation was fabricated on the eve of a tribunal in Paris regarding €55 million due to him from Paris Saint-Germain in unpaid wages.
Last season, Real Madrid had a free shot. The team retired its number 9 jersey for the season when Benzema surprisingly left in the summer of 2023 for the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia. They suffered three cruciate knee ligament injuries at the start of the season to key players – Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba and Eder Militao. No one expected the team to end its season in glory at Wembley. This season is different. Expectations are sky-high. Failure isn’t an option.
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