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  "id": 9536215,
  "title": "Kylian Mbappe reveals what Antonio Rudiger is really like at Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/kylian-mbappe-reveals-what-antonio-rudiger-is-really-like-at-real",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kylian-mbappe-reveals-antonio-rudiger-102000751.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kylian Mbappe recently revealed the true nature of Antonio Rudiger during his time at Real Madrid. While the summer transfer window saw the signing of several high-profile players, Rudiger's situation was also significant for the club. Like Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, the German defender was set to leave the team, and after a tough year due to injuries, Real Madrid decided to extend his contract for another year.\n\nThis decision is not only due to his exceptional skills on the pitch but also because of his invaluable presence in the locker room. As the most experienced player in the team, Rudiger is highly respected by his teammates. Kylian Mbappe, in a recent interview, described Rudiger as a peculiar individual on the field, but kind and attentive behind the scenes. \"Even though many fans might think he's a little crazy, he's actually the best example of not judging people solely by their on-pitch behavior,\" Mbappe stated.\n\nRudiger's unique personality and leadership qualities would be crucial for Real Madrid as they attempt to overcome a challenging period following a recent defeat.",
  "summary": "Although the summer was overshadowed by the arrival of several glittering new names into the Real Madrid team, one player for whom this time was also decisive was the center-back Antonio Rudiger.Like ...",
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        "published": "2026-09-24T05:33:32.000Z"
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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."
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