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Ancelotti Hints at Mbappe’s Debut in UEFA Super Cup
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has indicated when Kylian Mbappe might make his debut for the club.
Although Mbappe was officially introduced to fans at the Bernabeu on July 16 following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, he has not yet featured in Real Madrid’s pre-season matches.
Mbappe was absent from the squad for Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Barcelona in an El Clasico friendly and may also miss the upcoming exhibition against Chelsea in North Carolina.
However, Ancelotti expects Mbappe to make his first appearance for Los Blancos in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta on August 14.
“Mbappe could definitely start in the Super Cup,” Ancelotti told Mundo Deportivo. “Jude Bellingham and others are also ready, having followed the preparation plan and will be included in the match.”
It has been reported that football club Udinese has demanded the sum of €15 million to sell their Nigerian player, Maduka Okoye.
It has been noted by football transfer expert, Ekrem Konur, that the player has been offered to Galatasaray club.
However, the clubs are still in negotiations before the transfer can occur. This transfer offer was prompted by the fact that the Nigerian player was filed on a sporting fraud case and faces the risk of getting a four-year ban if found guilty.
Victor Boniface has opened up about turning down a move to the English Premier League, despite receiving attractive offers in the past. The Nigerian striker, who currently stars for Bayer Leverkusen in Germany, said he’s not a fan of the Premier League and prefers to avoid clubs that come with too much pressure.
Speaking on The Culture League podcast, the 24-year-old explained that he always considers the style of play and environment before agreeing to any move. “It’s not that I wouldn’t go to the Premier League if the chance came,” he said. “But for me, it has to be the right team. I look at the way they play, how they operate, and how much pressure comes with being there.”
He revealed that after a strong season in Belgium, he received big-money offers from England but turned them down because the fit didn’t feel right. “Some players don’t perform well under intense pressure,” Boniface said. “So I chose a team where I felt I could truly grow and enjoy football.”
Lionel Messi continued his incredible run of form on Saturday, scoring twice in Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over Nashville SC. The 38-year-old captain made history once again, becoming the first player in MLS to score multiple goals in five straight matches; a record he just set last week with four consecutive braces.
Messi opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning free-kick, marking the 69th direct free-kick goal of his career. He sealed the win in the 62nd minute, calmly rounding the goalkeeper before slotting the ball into the net. With 16 goals this season, Messi now shares the top scorer spot with Nashville’s Sam Surridge.
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