Barcelona captain Raphinha has equalled a scoring record previously achieved only by club legend Lionel Messi, according to the Daily Post. The Brazil international netted in the 50th minute of Barcelona's 5-0 LaLiga victory over Valencia on Sunday. The goal was Raphinha's sixth of the campaign after just four matches, a feat that, according to the report, only Messi had managed before him during his time at the Catalan club.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is openly discussing his Ballon d'Or ambitions as he enters the new Champions League season, according to Al Jazeera. The French international's confidence follows a historic goal-scoring performance at the World Cup, where he set a record tally. Mbappé's form for both club and country has placed him among the leading contenders for football's most prestigious individual honour, with the Champions League campaign offering a further stage to strengthen his case.

As of June 24, 2026, Lionel Messi is leading the race for the Golden Boot in the World Cup with five goals, while Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are closely following with four goals each, raising questions about whether this could be the best Golden Boot contest ever, according to Al Jazeera.

Kylian Mbappe matched Lionel Messi's tally of seven goals at the 2026 World Cup as France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the last 16. This win sets up a quarter-final match against Morocco.

France captain Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup, helping his team qualify for the quarter-finals after a tense match against Paraguay. He converted a second-half penalty, putting him ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, due to having two assists to his name as well.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said he believes this could be the year he finally wins the Ballon d'Or, following another prolific season for both club and country. The French striker, who has yet to claim football's most prestigious individual award despite his consistent goal-scoring record, expressed confidence about his chances in the upcoming edition of the prize, according to Naija News.