ESPN FC 9 hours ago · 07 Sep 2026

Mbappé defends work rate, talks up Ballon d'Or

Kylian Mbappé launched a passionate defence of his playing style, denying that his work-rate off the ball -- alongside teammate Vinícius Júnior -- is an issue for Real Madrid.

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