Injury row, Sardinia trip, petition - Kylian Mbappé faces growing backlash from Real Madrid fans
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“Kylian Mbappé has sparked backlash from some fans after taking a holiday in Sardinia ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Mbappé's trip to Sardinia/Italy and the subsequent backlash from fans ahead of El Clásico.
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“Kylian Mbappé is recovering from a hamstring injury.”
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Multiple sources confirm Mbappé is dealing with a hamstring injury and is in the process of recovering.
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— Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the France national team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylian_Mbappé
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylian_Mbappé
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— Kylian Mbappé is back in Madrid and back with Real Madrid. The French star returned to the Spanish capital after spending a few days away with his partner while recovering from injury, a trip that has…
https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappe-working-on-his-day-of…
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— Mbappe is currently dealing with a hamstring issue - (PA). Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, insisting he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury.
https://d33gy59ovltp76.cloudfront.net/news/kylian-mbappe-hit…
https://d33gy59ovltp76.cloudfront.net/news/kylian-mbappe-hit…
“an online petition calling for 'Mbappe out' spread rapidly across social media.”
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Multiple sources report the existence and rapid spread of an online petition calling for Mbappé to leave Real Madrid.
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— An online petition demanding that Real Madrid sell French superstar Kylian Mbappe has gathered over 4 million signatures, following his recent controversies. - VnExpress International.
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/sports/football/over-4-million-…
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— An online petition telling Real Madrid to get rid of Kylian Mbappe has garnered a lot of signatures after his behaviour upset fans.Now, there is an online petition allowing fans to call for Mbappe’s d…
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/350k-real-madrid-fans-…
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/350k-real-madrid-fans-…
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— Millions of Madrid fans want Kylian Mbappe out of club. Catch Every Update, Anytime, Anywhere.An online petition signed by Madridistas to get Mbappe out of the club has reached over 1.2 million signat…
https://khelnow.com/football/world-football-millions-sign-pe…
https://khelnow.com/football/world-football-millions-sign-pe…
“The campaign, which initially aimed to collect 200,000 signatures, has now approached 30 million signatures”
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Different sources report wildly different signature counts: one says over 4 million, another says 350k, another says 1.2 million, and one mentions over 18 million. The claim of 'approaching 30 million' is not consistently supported and contradicts other reported figures.
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— The petition is live. Now turn one signature into momentum.This is an independent fan campaign and is not affiliated with Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, La Liga, UEFA, or any official football organizati…
https://www.mbappeout.com/
https://www.mbappeout.com/
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— Kylian Mbappé has officially lost the support of many Madridistas across the globe, so much so that there is an online petition with millions of signatures calling for him to leave the club. What was …
https://www.si.com/soccer/real-madrid-fans-launch-scathing-k…
https://www.si.com/soccer/real-madrid-fans-launch-scathing-k…
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— 'Mbappe Out Petition' reaches over 18 MILLION signatures with Real Madrid future in doubt.Kylian Mbappe backlash from Italy trip: 'No player has ever been, is, or ever will be bigger than Real Madrid'…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
“The Real Madrid and France forward is currently sidelined by a left hamstring issue”
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Sources specifically identify the injury as a lesion in the left hamstring sustained against Real Betis.
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— Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the France national team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylian_Mbappé
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylian_Mbappé
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— Kylian Mbappe is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, and some have questioned how seriously he is taking his rehabilitation.Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a fresh wave of criticism in Spain, i…
https://d33gy59ovltp76.cloudfront.net/news/kylian-mbappe-hit…
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— The scrutiny intensified because Mbappe is currently sidelined with a lesion in his left hamstring, an injury sustained during a recent clash against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin.
https://www.intelregion.com/sport/arbeloa-mbappe-trip-girlfr…
https://www.intelregion.com/sport/arbeloa-mbappe-trip-girlfr…
“Mbappé reportedly traveled to Italy with actress Ester Expósito last weekend”
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Multiple sources confirm he traveled to Italy with actress Ester Expósito.
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— Mbappé's trips to Paris and Italy alongside Ester Expósito during injury recovery have angered Madrid fans. Days before El Clásico, questions about his commitment continue to grow.
https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/la-liga/articles/rea…
https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/la-liga/articles/rea…
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— Mbappe had decided to travel to Italy accompanied by his girlfriend, the famous actress Esther Exposito, a trip that caused anger among Real Madrid officials because the French striker did not avoid c…
https://dailybeirut.com/en/sports/exaggerated-criticism-mbap…
https://dailybeirut.com/en/sports/exaggerated-criticism-mbap…
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— The Frenchman flew to Italy with his partner Ester Exposito last week while his teammates were preparing for the La Liga game against RCD Espanyol, landing just before kickoff on Sunday.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kylian-mbappe-camp-issues-…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kylian-mbappe-camp-issues-…
“Photos of Mbappé aboard a yacht appeared while Real Madrid were facing Espanyol.”
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Multiple sources report photos of Mbappé on a yacht emerging while Real Madrid played Espanyol.
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— Photographs of him on a yacht emerged around the same time Real were playing Espanyol. "In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, like any other player," head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdeplyje9zzo
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdeplyje9zzo
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— Instead of focusing solely on his recovery, controversy has flared up over Mbappé's trip to Sardinia during his recovery period. Although the trip was approved by the club, the timing was deemed inapp…
https://orainfo.net/en/grindje-per-lendime-udhetim-me-jaht-d…
https://orainfo.net/en/grindje-per-lendime-udhetim-me-jaht-d…
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— From Sardinia yacht to Bernabéu betrayal? Kylian Mbappé's mysterious Italian escape has exploded into open war with Real Madrid fans. Injured yet spotted living lavishly while his team fought ...
https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/news/is-kylian-mbapp…
https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/news/is-kylian-mbapp…
“"In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, I don’t get involved," head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said.”
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The quote is attributed to Alvaro Arbeloa in multiple search results, and Wikipedia confirms Arbeloa's role as head coach of Real Madrid.
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— Álvaro Arbeloa Coca. (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo aɾβeˈloa ˈkoka]; born 17 January 1983) is a Spanish former professional footballer, currently the head coach of La Liga club Real Madrid. He predo…
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— "In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, like any other player," head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said. However, the discontent has led to organised fan action. An online petition calling for 'Mba…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cdeplyje9zzo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cdeplyje9zzo
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“He also drew criticism earlier this season when he couldn't play because of a knee ailment.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a knee ailment earlier in the season.
“It has been eliminated in the Champions League and the Copa del Rey”
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No evidence was provided to confirm or deny Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League and Copa del Rey in the current context.
“is virtually out of contention in La Liga as it trails Barcelona by 11 points with four rounds remaining.”
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“Spanish media say Mbappé went to Madrid’s training center on a day off to continue his recovery.”
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“The 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances since joining Real Madrid.”
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