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Kylian Mbappé ends legal dispute with PSG as Real Madrid defends recovery trip
Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reached a legal conclusion following a long-standing dispute. French courts have dismissed Mbappé’s complaint of psychological harassment against his former club, citing a lack of sufficient evidence and the fact that the player had previously withdrawn the complaint. This follows a separate labor court ruling that ordered PSG to pay the Real Madrid striker approximately €61 million in unpaid wages and bonuses.
Separately, Mbappé has faced scrutiny from the Spanish media after being seen at a Paris nightclub while recovering from a left knee injury sustained during a UEFA Nations League match against Turkey. Real Madrid has defended the player, stating that his trip to Paris was authorized to allow him to consult a trusted medical specialist and that he is following a prescribed recovery plan.
In French national team news, Ousmane Dembélé has faced significant criticism following a lackluster performance in a 1-1 draw against Italy. Despite being the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, commentators and journalists have noted a performance gap between his form at PSG and his impact with the national team under new manager Zinédine Zidane. Meanwhile, the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to be held in London on October 26.
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Ballon d'Or · Ester Expósito · France · France Football · France national football team · France national team · Harry Kane · José Mourinho · Kylian Mbappé · Lamine Yamal · Lionel Messi · Ousmane Dembele
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 ceremony will take place in London for the first time outside of France. blog.codere.pa
- [● 5 SOURCES] Real Madrid stated that Mbappé’s trip to Paris was authorized to consult a trusted specialist. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.estoesdxt.es · m.bernabeudigital.com · halamadrid.sk · www.voetbalnieuws.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The injury occurred during a UEFA Nations League match against Turkey. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.voetbalnieuws.nl
- [DISPUTED] The investigation was closed because Mbappé withdrew his complaint. www.ertsports.gr · www.footballtransfers.com · www.delo.si · www.excelsior.com.mx · as.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] PSG did not appeal the ruling regarding the €61 million payment. www.footballtransfers.com · as.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Zinédine Zidane expressed satisfaction with Dembélé's movement despite the criticism. allezparis.fr · www.abola.pt · www.football365.fr · www.foot01.com