It’s a complicated period that Kylian Mbappé is going through. Without doubt the most difficult of his career. Between his dispute with PSG, the investigation for “rape and sexual assault” targeting him in Sweden, his controversial absences from the last two gatherings of the French team and his recent poor performances at Real Madrid, nothing is going well for the French striker, who will celebrate his 26th on December 20e
birthday.
Assassinated by the Spanish press after his disastrous match against Liverpool in the Champions League, during which he missed a penalty, the former Parisian will have the opportunity to raise his head on Sunday against Getafe (4:15 p.m.), on the occasion of the 15e
La Liga day. Is he even capable of it? Given his psychological state, described by those close to him as fragile, many doubt it, whether among experts or Merengue supporters.
Kylian Mbappé next Ballon d’Or, it’s validated
However, there is one who still believes in a possible return to the forefront of the Madrid number 9. Interviewed this week by TNT Sports, Gareth Bale always sees the big picture for the captain of the Blues. Asked to give his favorite for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the ex-Welsh winger did not hesitate for long: “Who will win the next Ballon d’Or? Mbappé ». It’s off to a bad start so far, both individually and collectively.
But the former member of the “BBC” has the solution. He actually thinks that the White House, currently second in its championship behind FC Barcelona, will win everything again this season. For him, it is a new Liga-Champions League double that awaits Carlo Ancelotti’s players in 2024-2025. A daring prediction, but the bet is taken. See you next spring to find out if Gareth Bale was right or not…
