Raphinha leads the LaLiga EA Sports goalscoring charts with 15 goals for FC Barcelona through 11 matchdays, pulling away from Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who sits in second place with 11 goals, according to reporting by SPORT. Raphinha Extends Lead at the Top for Barcelona The race for the Pichichi trophy approaches its first … Read more
Harry Kane secured the 2026 Ballon d’Or by a margin of just 28 points over runner-up Kylian Mbappé, according to official voting totals released by France Football. The Bayern Munich striker finished with 1,055 points to Mbappé’s 1,027 in one of the tightest margins in the history of the award. How the Ballots Broke Down … Read more
The Bayern Munich forward finished with 1,055 points compared to 1,027 points for the Real Madrid attacker, marking one of the closest margins in the history of the award. The voting period for the 2026 prize ran from August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026, accounting for performances in both club competitions and national teams. … Read more
Harry Kane secured the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or by a razor-thin margin over runner-up Kylian Mbappé, according to France Football editor-in-chief Vincent García. The final tally proved even tighter than the 41-point gap that separated Rodri and Vinicius Júnior during the 2024 vote. London Ceremony Crowns Bayern Striker The award ceremony took place on Monday, … Read more
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has become a commercial liability in China after remarks about a meme depicting him as a Chinese dictator, according to the official newspaper of the ruling Chinese Communist Party. The comments triggered the immediate cancellation of multiple endorsement deals and the suspension of LaLiga broadcasts across state media. The People’s … Read more
China Media Group rejected apologies from Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé, confirming the suspension of La Liga broadcasts in the country following a social media post featuring an image of Mao Zedong. The Interview Comment That Sparked the Diplomatic Crisis The controversy centers on a recent interview in which Kylian Mbappé was asked about his … Read more
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé triggered a geopolitical and commercial storm in China after admitting in an interview that he and his friends used a photo montage superposing his face onto historical leader Mao Zedong, whom the French international described as a “dictador”. The remarks, which quickly went viral across Chinese social media platforms, have … Read more
Harry Kane secured the Ballon d’Or in a narrow vote ahead of Kylian Mbappé, triggering sharp criticism from the family of third-place finisher Lamine Yamal and an unproven conspiracy claim from a former Real Madrid player. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker’s victory at the London ceremony prompted Abdul Yamal, the uncle of the Barcelona star, … Read more
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé issued a public apology in Chinese social media channels following widespread backlash over an interview in which he referred to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a “dictator.” The French national team captain stated that his remark was imprudent and acknowledged that he had offended many people in China and … Read more
State broadcaster CCTV suspended LaLiga broadcasts in China and multiple corporate partners severed ties with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé following online mockery depicting the player as Mao Zedong, according to reports from El Correo and El Español. State Broadcaster Pulls LaLiga Coverage Chinese state television network CCTV halted its television broadcasts of Spain’s top-tier … Read more