International Press: Historical Mbappé Leads French Elation over Germany
Mbappé's Historic Performance Frustrates Ter Stegen in a Major Showdown - Star Player Mbappé Baffles Top Contenders
Catching the international football scene by storm, France outshines Germany in the Nations League third-place match, securing a thumping 2:0 victory on June 8, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany. Kylian Mbappé routinely shines, cementing his status as an unstoppable force in French football.
France's Triumph
"Le Figaro": "A victory that saves the season with a little flair. Didier Deschamps and his team concluded their Nations League campaign on a high note, securing third place in the tournament."
"L'Équipe": "Dominant for the most part, the French team shows a mix of both persistence and skill to outmaneuver the German side in the crunch moments."
"Le Sud-Ouest": "A performance with two faces: weak at first, but France shows remarkable resilience to power their way to a well-deserved victory."
"Le Parisien": "An irrational, spectacular victory, a magical combo that left Germany in their dust. Mbappé's prowess and the team's unyielding spirit prove to be the deciding factors."
Germany's Challenge
"Mundo deportivo": "A thrilling encounter that never quite lived up to the hype. Despite their dominance, Germany struggles to convert their opportunities, ultimately falling short."
"Sport": "Historical Mbappé foils ter Stegen's best efforts. Poor finishing and defensive lapses contribute to Germany's downfall."
"As": "An anguishing defeat for Germany. Mbappé's brilliance and a misjudged offside for Deniz Undav's disallowed goal seem to seal the fate of the tournament."
"La Vanguardia": "Mbappé's instinct outwits ter Stegen's team, leading to a disappointing finish."
"Marca": "A dominant Mbappé forces Germany to surrender. With Mbappé spearheading France's attack, the German team found themselves powerless to stop the rampant offensive prowess."
The Man of the Match
The star of the show was undoubtedly Kylian Mbappé, who stepped up to the plate once again, securing his 50th international goal for France and clinching the Player of the Match award. His versatility was on full display, not only scoring but creating opportunities as well, including the late second goal for Michael Olise[1][5]. With this spectacular performance, Mbappé moves one goal shy of breaking Thierry Henry's all-time scoring record for France[1][2].
[1] UEFA Nations League's match report and player stats: https://www.uefa.com/competitions/nationsleague/match/3370866--2025/
[2] Top scorers for France: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_France_football_ goalscorers
[5] France team statistics and player analysis: https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/191514/Spain/France
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget for the upcoming financial year, considering the significant impact of the European football leagues, such as the Premier League, on the economy. Mbappé, with his exceptional performance in the Nations League third-place match, has not only shone in sports football but is also closing in on Thierry Henry's all-time scoring record for France.
