Mbappe ‘Already Forgotten’, Says Real’s Perez after Champions League Win

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez after the team won the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 28 May 2022. (EPA)
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez after the team won the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 28 May 2022. (EPA)
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Mbappe ‘Already Forgotten’, Says Real’s Perez after Champions League Win

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez after the team won the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 28 May 2022. (EPA)
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti (C) and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez after the team won the UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 28 May 2022. (EPA)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted that Paris St. Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was not on the club's minds as they celebrated a record-extending 14th European Cup crown after victory against Liverpool in Paris on Saturday.

Mbappe was widely tipped for a move to the Spanish capital but signed a contract extension until 2025 at PSG last week in a dramatic U-turn, a decision that irked many Real players and fans.

"Real Madrid will always continue to work on having the best players, but today Mbappe is already forgotten," Perez told reporters after a Vinicius Jr. tap-in gave them a 1-0 win.

"Nothing has happened, Real Madrid have had a perfect season and that is a forgotten issue, there is only a Real Madrid party."

Mbappe's choice to stay at the French champions has triggered a war of words between the parties involved after LaLiga president Javier Tebas said they would file a complaint against PSG to UEFA because the deal "attacked the economic stability" of the European game.

Ligue 1 president Vincent Labrune hit back at Tebas on Thursday, saying his denigration of the French league and its players was "unacceptable".



Taif to Host Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Challenge Amid Mountainous Terrain

The event is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport - SPA
The event is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport - SPA
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Taif to Host Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Challenge Amid Mountainous Terrain

The event is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport - SPA
The event is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport - SPA

For the third consecutive year, Taif is set to host the Mohammediyah Hill Climb Championship as part of the opening round of the Saudi Toyota Championship. Scheduled to take place from June 27 to 28, the event is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport.

The championship, to be held along the winding roads of Mohammediyah slope, is one of the key events organized by the federation, aiming to promote and develop motorsports across the Kingdom. It also seeks to encourage community participation, hone drivers’ skills, and promote a culture of safe competition in line with the highest standards of safety and organization, SPA reported.

In addition, it provides an ideal platform to showcase driving talent in a competitive environment that prioritizes safety, and aligns with the federation’s broader efforts to foster motorsport culture in the Kingdom and open new horizons for local talent.

The event is expected to draw wide interest from motorsport enthusiasts—both competitors and spectators—reflecting the growing appeal of the sport within Saudi Arabia and reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a premier destination for hosting major sports events at both the local and international levels.