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Mbappé's Whirlwind Week | Almaty to Family Ties | Biography Flash

Mbappé's Whirlwind Week | Almaty to Family Ties | Biography Flash

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Kylian Mbappé’s week has been nothing short of headline-grabbing. Just days ago, Mbappé dominated the Champions League stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Real Madrid’s journey was historic, with Spanish media describing their 13,000 kilometer round trip as “madness,” and a crowd of hundreds welcoming the team their first night in the city. Mbappé became the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick against Kairat’s keeper Sherkhan Kalmurza, instantly making him the hottest topic in Kazakh social media. A TikTok trend exploded with jokes about Mbappé visiting Almaty not for football, but for a chance to meet local fans. When Turkish teammate Arda Güler posted a photo of Mbappé asleep on the team plane, Mbappé himself commented “Kazakhstan’s trip was not easy lil bro,” poking fun at their arduous journey, reported by Tengrinews.kz. After the match, Mbappé acknowledged the tough conditions but was pleased with Madrid’s confident win.

Quickly back in Europe, Mbappé shifted from star striker to supportive brother. He was spotted in the stands at Lille’s match against PSG, right as his younger brother Ethan Mbappé came off the bench and scored a late equalizer. Ethan paid tribute to Kylian by dropping the iconic arms-folded celebration in front of his older brother, and later posted about it to Instagram. Sports Illustrated recapped how the two exchanged messages online, amplifying their family dynamic for fans worldwide. Kylian’s supportive appearance stole attention, underlining his influence both on and off the pitch.

Mbappé’s own fitness came under scrutiny as he picked up an ankle injury in Real Madrid’s last La Liga match versus Villarreal, according to coach Xabi Alonso. With France’s national team preparing for October’s World Cup qualifiers, speculation swirls about whether Mbappé will be available, as reported by SI.com. Though no official update has been released by Madrid or France, his presence in France for his brother’s match suggests he may join the national squad for medical assessment—however, if there’s any risk of aggravating his injury, he may sit out these games. Real Madrid hopes to have him fit for their next clash against Getafe on October 19.

On the business and social media front, Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior made a public show of unity at Real Madrid, posting joint messages for fans and dispelling any lingering rumors of locker room tension, as covered by beIN Sports. This gesture, combined with his high-profile performances and family moments, further cements Mbappé’s leadership role and influence in the world’s biggest football club.

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