Lamine Yamal did not secure the 2025 Ballon d'Or, yet he has still etched his name in the annals of soccer history. Despite not being in top form, the 18-year-old star narrowed the gap on Kylian Mbappe's impressive record by scoring for Barcelona against Elche.

The French star Kylian Mbappé has etched his name in the history of European football by winning his first Golden Boot, the award that recognizes him as the top scorer in the continent’s leagues

Kylian Mbappé has expressed his delight at winning his first European Golden Boot as a Real Madrid player, but dismissed suggestions he is looking to try and eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo’s statistics and legacy at the club.

Kylian Mbappé has already received bad news following Real Madrid’s El Clásico win over FC Barcelona, as one of his star teammates has suffered a major injury setback.

Kylian Mbappe has joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho in an exclusive Clasico club after finding the target again for Real Madrid in a crunch clash with arch-rivals Barcelona. The World Cup-winning France international has made a habit of doing that since becoming another 'Galactico' at Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2024 - with the exploits of all-time greats being emulated.

Revenues at the retail and licensing division of FC Barcelona — which charges fans £320 for a shirt with teenage star Lamine Yamal’s name in a limited edition font on the back — rose 55 per cent to €170mn last year.

Wojciech Szczesny saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the most recent clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid — and now he’s shared the story behind it.

Strict transfer spending rules that are linked to income are forcing English Premier League and European clubs to chase high growth off the pitch.

The Golden Boot award holds special meaning for Mbappé, as he achieves it in his first full season with Real Madrid. Moreover, the player did not hide his immense satisfaction at having fulfilled a long-held dream, stating: "Playing for Real Madrid is a dream." This individual success adds to his achievement as La Liga’s top scorer.