While football fans continue to spar with one another over the GOAT debate and whether that honour should go to Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, the former’s son isn’t impressed by either as much as he is by France and Real Madrid star Mbappe.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals behind Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in the La Liga scoring race.

Cristiano Ronaldo might be the GOAT to many fans across the football world, but not everyone in his household agrees, with the Portugal star admitting his own son prefers Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé.

Kylian Mbappe had a tough start at Real Madrid, but he has found his feet now – and that was made apparent after scoring his first hat-trick in the 3-0 victory at Real Valladolid on Saturday

Kylian Mbappe had already won 17 trophies and scored 329 career goals before making his predestined move to Real Madrid. And he has started well enough.

Vinicius Junior will be back for the trip to face Espanyol and will forge a strong connection with Mbappe so that Madrid could reach an even higher plane.

Viktor Gyokeres was the top scorer of 2024, ending the calendar year on an absolutely ridiculous 52 goals. Staying at Sporting for now, Gyokeres is expected to be in the running again in 2025, though Erling Haaland might want his crown back and Kylian Mbappe has started the year well. The criteria: All club goals in all competitions for clubs in Europe’s top 10 leagues. Minutes per goal is your tie-breaker when players are level on goals scored, which obviously a lot of them are at this time.   10) Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 6 goals He’s 36 and has scored a frankly ludicrous 29 goals this season, including nine in the Champions League league stage. Barcelona could afford to give him just half an hour v Valencia and still win 7-1.   9) Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – 6 goals Two more goals for the Premier League’s in-form striker in a come-from-behind win at Southampton send him charging up the list.   8) Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) – 6 goals Scored his second hat-trick of the season against Newcastle United as he thrives in the N0. 10 role.   7) Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord) – 6 goals Will remember his Champions League brace in a 3-0 win over Bayern Munich for a long time. Might not talk so much about the goal he scored this week in a 6-1 defeat at Lille.   6) Rodrygo (Real Madrid) – 7 goals Has scored twice in both Real Madrid’s Champions League games this year, which definitely helps.   5) Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting) – 7 goals So 2024 was no fluke; 2025 has already featured his fourth hat-trick of the season and goals in four different competitions. It’s little wonder Manchester United are among those clubs desperate to sign him.   4) Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – 8 goals Mbappe is finally playing at a world-class level for the European champions. The France captain has six goals in his last four matches.   3) Lautaro Martinez (Inter) – 8 goals Four goals in two Champions League appearances – including a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Monaco – will carry you a long way this early in the year.   2) Youssef En-Nesryi (Fenerbahce) – 8 goals Former Sevilla striker and West Ham target En-Nesryi is thriving under Jose Mourinho in Turkey, scoring four goals in the Europa League league stage.   1) Ousmane Dembele (PSG) – 8 goals Four goals in two Champions League appearances – including a hat-trick in a 4-1 win over Stuttgart – will carry you a long way this early in the year.

Neymar announced Thursday he was returning to Brazilian club Santos, where he started his career, after ending his injury-plagued spell with Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal."I will sign a contract with Santos Futebol Clube,

Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League playoffs and that the reigning champions are “starting to click” after their 3-0 win in Brest.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has reportedly received a massive $1.35 billion (€1.3 billion) offer from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a possible playoff against Manchester City.