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Carlo Ancelotti and Kylian Mbappe both added their sympathetic words to the flood of messages to Rodrygo after a devastating twist altered both club and country ambitions in one cruel moment.

Kylian Mbappe received crucial medical treatment in Paris ahead on 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to The Japan Times, Real Madrid revealed that the France captain was in Paris on Monday, March 2, for treatment on a knee injury.

The World Cup will have plenty of stars, but these 10 are primed to define the summer.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe may have to put his season on hold because of a knee problem, with his main goals fast coming into view -- a first major trophy with Real Madrid, and a second World Cup triumph.

GOAL takes a look at the wild storylines that could take centerstage this summer, headlined by predictions involving the sport's biggest stars

Lingering pain and tough choices, including over the World Cup, leave the Frenchman weighing caution against competition.