'Best thing is keep your mouth shut' – Mourinho on Mbappe-Mao row
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho says the "best thing is to keep your mouth shut" but backs Kylian Mbappe following reaction to his Mao Zedong remark.
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Kane beat Mbappe to Ballon d'Or by just 28 points
Voting figures show Harry Kane beat second-placed Kylian Mbappe to the men's Ballon d'Or by one of the tightest winning margins in the award's history.
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Europe Today: Israel Faces Deadlock After Vote; Nordic Leaders Hold Rare Putin Call
Israel's election has ended in apparent deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot on track for a majority. Finland's and Norway's leaders have phoned Vladimir Putin as Europe seeks a seat at the table. We also cover Serbia's vote, the upcoming US midterms, and Mbappé's China row.
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Dongpeng and Mengniu end Mbappé deals over Mao Zedong joke video
Chinese brands Dongpeng and Mengniu have ended their sponsorship agreements with Kylian Mbappé after a video circulated online in which he appears to joke about Mao Zedong.
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Pride, prestige, profile - the great Ballon d'Or campaign
The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.
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Mourinho calls criticism of Mbappe 'ridiculous'
Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe, who has been scrutinised during the international break.
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