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Kylian Mbappé Faces Kidnap Threat as Nike Deal Ends

2026-09-04 · Kylian Mbappé · Player Focus

Kylian Mbappé was named on a kidnapping target list uncovered by French police in August 2026. An 18-year-old suspect, Clément L., had phones containing details of 26 individuals including Mbappé, wealthy businessmen and rap artists. The plot involved planned activities in Neuilly-sur-Seine and other towns between April and August. The suspect remains in solitary confinement awaiting trial.

Is Kylian Mbappé leaving Nike after 19 years?

Reports from France indicate Mbappé may have ended his Nike contract on July 31 2026 after nearly two decades with the brand. Journalist Thibaud Vézirian said the Real Madrid forward could join a new football-focused brand where he might take a stake and launch his own line. Adidas and Under Armour have shown interest but the surprise move would see Mbappé become a brand owner rather than just a sponsored athlete.

Why did Pep Guardiola overlook Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or?

Guardiola publicly backed Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing the Bayern striker's 61 goals in 51 appearances and Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal success. He said Kane 'deserves it' and made clear Mbappé and Lamine Yamal were not among his picks despite Mbappé's World Cup exploits.

What did José Mourinho say about Kylian Mbappé's Ballon d'Or chances?

Mourinho praised Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior's 'super quality' and said Mbappé deserves the Ballon d'Or after becoming the competition's highest scorer. He argued the award should not go only to Champions League or World Cup winners and said there are 'two or three' real contenders including Mbappé.

  • Kylian Mbappé has been with Nike since age eight, spanning 19 years of partnership
  • The kidnapping suspect listed 26 potential targets including Mbappé in phones seized in Nanterre
  • Harry Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich in the 2025-26 season
  • Mbappé scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in midweek LaLiga play

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