Ancelotti Claims Real Madrid’s Game Wasn’t Good Except for Mbappé’s Goal

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2 years ago

January 13, 2025

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Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, praised Kylian Mbappé despite his team’s disappointing 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

Ancelotti expressed his disappointment with the overall performance but noted Mbappé’s standout contribution in the match.

The French forward, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, gave his team an early lead in the 5th minute with a well-taken goal.

He also earned a penalty for the Los Blancos, showing his continued impact on the field.

However, Barcelona quickly turned the game around, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde before the break, and Raphinha added a fifth shortly after halftime.

Ancelotti admitted the match was frustrating, noting that even with an extra player, Real Madrid struggled to find solutions.

“The game was not good from the first minute to the last,” he said. “I’m sad about the game as a whole.

I can’t take anything away from it except Mbappé’s performance, who scored a great goal in a good move.”

Looking ahead, Ancelotti urged his team to forget the defeat and focus on their next challenge.

Every Artist Who Performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

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1 day ago

July 20, 2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have come to an end, but fans are still talking about its historic entertainment lineup.

From the opening ceremony to the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show and the closing ceremony, the tournament featured performances from some of the biggest artists in the world.

Some of the performers included:

Madonna
BTS
Shakira
Burna Boy
Justin Bieber
Chris Martin (Coldplay)
Jennifer Hudson
Robbie Williams
Nicole Scherzinger
Laura Pausini
Post Malone
PS22 Chorus
Gustavo Dudamel and orchestra

Thierry Henry Reacts to Messi’s Emotional World Cup Final Moment

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1 day ago

July 20, 2026

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Football legend Thierry Henry has reacted to Lionel Messi’s emotional response after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.

It can be recalled that Spain defeated Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy. While Spain celebrated their victory, cameras captured Messi in tears after the final whistle.

Henry said Messi’s reaction showed just how much the game still means to him.

“Look at what it means to him. If you ever had any doubt about whether the guy still has any fire in his belly, look at him. Look at what it means.”

He added “You won already. And look at the guy. Look at the passion, desire and the love that he has for his country and how much he puts into it.”

Rio Ferdinand Predicts Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final

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2 days ago

July 19, 2026

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Football legend Rio Ferdinand has shared his prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

While many have backed different teams to lift the trophy, Ferdinand said some fans have underestimated Argentina’s quality.

He said “I find it difficult to bet against Argentina. They have demonstrated remarkable character, determination, and resilience. I believe people have been somewhat disrespectful by calling them an average team; they are not.”

He continued “I think it is inappropriate and disrespectful. If you are saying that, you clearly do not watch enough football, as they are an excellent team, and in challenging situations, they become even better and stronger. However, I do believe Spain will win the match.”