France’s Kylian Mbappé said he knew that Lionel Messi would win the Ballon d’Or after the Argentina forward led his country to glory at the 2022 World Cup.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set a personal best for goals in a season, taking his total to 42 goals in all competitions with a brace against Eintracht Frankfurt as he eyes Robert Lewandowski’s infamous single-season record.
Arsenal’s win over Man City was a fair result in a meeting of tactical geniuses, while Barcelona’s stumble vs. Granada gives Xavi something to work on over the break. Gab Marcotti breaks down the European soccer weekend.
