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France legend Frank Leboeuf has questioned Kylian Mbappe’s leadership ahead of the 2026 World Cup, calling the Real Madrid forward “too selfish” in his approach to football. While acknowledging Mbappe’s elite talent and remarkable scoring numbers, Leboeuf argued that true leadership is built on sacrifice and teamwork. He praised players like William Saliba, N’Golo Kante and Antoine Griezmann for their selfless mentality, while also raising concerns about France’s defensive balance despite its attacking strength.

N'Golo Kanté, born to Malian immigrants in Paris, overcame early struggles and the loss of his father to become a footballing phenomenon. His devout Muslim faith and his mother's instilled values of humility and hard work underpin his disciplined, modest lifestyle, even after marrying British businesswoman Jude Littler.

N'Golo Kanté, a celebrated defensive midfielder, has amassed an estimated net worth of $70 million through lucrative contracts and endorsements. After a trophy-laden career at Chelsea, he now earns a reported €25 million annually at Saudi club Al-Ittihad, with his career earnings projected to reach $201 million.

N'Golo Kante will miss France's defence of the World Cup after Chelsea said on Tuesday that the midfielder will be out of action for four months following surgery on a hamstring injury.

N'Golo Kante has returned to training at Chelsea following a period of self-isolation after he tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has returned to contact training ahead of the Premier League's comeback next week, the Blues confirmed on Tuesday.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard heaped praise on N'Golo Kante saying that he the is "one of the best players in the world". However, Kante failed to impress this season as he suffered ankle and muscle injuries which restricted him to 22 appearances so far.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante will be out for a few weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during the clash with Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday. Kante went to ground with the problem in the 2-2 draw with Spurs before being replaced and Tuchel was not optimistic about the French World Cup-winner's availability in the coming days.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante aggravated an existing ankle injury in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Liverpool, manager Thomas Tuchel said, leading to the France international being substituted at half-time.

Chelsea midfielders N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not feature in the club's pre-season tour to the United States due to their Covid-19 vaccination status, the Premier League side said on Saturday.

France midfielders N'Golo Kante and Corentin Tolisso have been ruled out of France's World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia, Ukraine and Finland with injuries, the French federation said on Wednesday.

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic will miss Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley due to a hamstring injury, manager Thomas Tuchel said.

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He may shy away from the limelight, but there were few more popular members of France's 2018 World Cup-winning side than N'Golo Kante, who on Saturday will aim to get his hands on one of the few trophies that has so far evaded him when Chelsea face Manchester City in the Champions League final.

France midfielder N'Golo Kante will return to Chelsea after sustaining a hamstring injury on international duty, the country's soccer federation (FFF) said.

The final between France and Croatia has plenty of contests that could light up the Luzhniki Stadium tonight.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday said he was "humbled" to coach midfielder N'Golo Kante and that the Frenchman would be a part of his plans this season. "I think N'Golo fits into any manager's plans on the planet," Tuchel told reporters. "I was desperate to have him in my teams (in the past).

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has overcome a minor Achilles problem and will start Saturday's FA Cup final against Leicester City, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday.

Chelsea were given a Champions League final fitness boost on Wednesday as France midfielder N'Golo Kante and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy returned to training.

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