Kylian Mbappé has been in the spotlight during the October international break due to his absence from the French national team’s gathering and a controversy surrounding a nightclub outing in Stockholm while his teammates were playing.
According to Foot Mercato, Kylian Mbappé has set a specific goal for 2025—two goals, in fact: after a challenging start to the season, Real Madrid has granted him a week off.
Following that, it will be back to pursuing ambitious targets: FM reports that the Real Madrid player wants to win the Ballon d’Or in 2025 by managing his participation, focusing only on important matches with the French national team to avoid injuries.
Mbappé Had Already Said He Wouldn’t Be There
« The player had already warned during the last gathering that he would not be present for the October break. The striker spoke openly about it, and the Blues were aware, » FM assures.
« The excessive number of matches and the frequent international breaks have been criticized by many players recently, including some key figures from the national team, » FM explains. However, it’s uncertain whether this approach will sit well with Didier Deschamps or public opinion…