Overview
- Kylian Mbappé said he received the correct diagnosis in Paris and is recovering to 100%, setting a plan to return at top level for Real Madrid and France.
- Preparing with Les Bleus at Clairefontaine, he will travel to the United States for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia during this international window.
- French radio host Daniel Riolo, whose claims spread Tuesday, alleged Real Madrid doctors examined the wrong knee and were later dismissed, a charge the club has not verified.
- Real Madrid has not detailed the episode, and the club’s medical management faces fresh scrutiny as some outlets repeat Riolo’s unconfirmed claims while Mbappé decries false reports.
- El Periódico reported that Nike pushed for Mbappé’s inclusion on France’s U.S. tour for product launches tied to the World Cup, highlighting the commercial stakes around his fitness.