{
  "id": 8236752,
  "title": "LaLiga: Kylian Mbappe names three players he would sign for Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/laliga-kylian-mbappe-names-three-players-he-would-sign-for-real-madrid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T11:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/18/laliga-kylian-mbappe-names-three-players-he-would-sign-for-real-madrid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has expressed his desire to have Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo Nazário join Real Madrid if they could return. All three players have been iconic figures for Los Blancos, with Ronaldo being the club's leading goalscorer with 450 goals and securing four of his five Ballon d'Or awards during his time there. Ronaldo Nazário won his second Ballon d'Or while playing for Real Madrid, claiming two La Liga titles, while Zidane, also a Ballon d'Or winner, achieved numerous accolades throughout his playing and managerial career. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, who joined Real Madrid three years ago, has already scored over 100 goals in his second stint at the Santiago Bernabéu, winning consecutive Pichichi awards in his first two seasons. Mbappe praised the three legends, stating that their contributions continue to generate immense excitement among Madrid fans.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has named club icon Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazário, as the players he would recruit again if given the opportunity. All three are Los Blancos icons, with Ronaldo standing as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 450 goals and securing four of his five Ballon d’Or accolades […] LaLiga: Kylian Mbappe names three players he…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}