The latest football news including: Mbappe Brace Fires France to 3-1 World Cup Win Over Senegal, Real Madrid and Atletico Battle for Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray Reject Record Bid.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign in dominant fashion
France kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I.
Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show, netting a brace to take his career World Cup tally to 14 goals, putting him just two behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16.
Sadio Mane started for Senegal after missing the entire 2022 tournament through injury, but it was not enough to prevent defeat.
France’s tactical adjustment at halftime — pushing Olise centrally — proved decisive, and the European giants now look like serious contenders for the title.
Category: Match | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
Nigerian striker remains one of the most sought-after forwards in world football this summer
Victor Osimhen’s future is the talk of European football this transfer window, with both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid said to be pursuing the Nigerian striker.
Atletico Madrid made a record offer of 120 million euros to Galatasaray, who firmly rejected it, insisting their star striker is not for sale.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly pushing Real Madrid to make a move for the 27-year-old, who enjoyed a prolific loan spell at Galatasaray following his Napoli departure.
Osimhen’s absence from the World Cup — after Nigeria failed to qualify — only adds to speculation that a blockbuster summer move is imminent.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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