Mbappe

September 15, 2024 1:16 PM

Vinicius, Mbappe penalties give Real Madrid 2-0 win at Sociedad

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe converted second-half penalties to give the champions a hard-fought 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in LaLiga on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti's side took the lead in the 58th minute with Vinicius netting a penalty after an Arda Guler shot from the edge of the box hit the hand of midfielder Sergio Gomez, who raised both arms in a reflex move to protect his face. Mbappe secured the three points by putting away his spot kick in the 75th after Vinicius was stomped...

Soccer-France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers broken nose

France delivered a 100th victory for manager Didier Deschamps as they edged a tenacious Austria side 1-0 in their opening Group D match at Euro 2024 on Monday but it came at a cost as talisman Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose. It was by no means a vintage performance and France required an own goal by Austria defender Max Wober shortly before halftime to secure the three points that put them level with the Netherlands who they face next on Friday. However, three years after bowing out of E...