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Sports press conferences, quoted exactly - from football to tennis and more.
8️⃣“Looking back at the years, the final against Nadal remains one of the longest and best finals I’ve ever been part of, especially playing against my greatest rival.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
8️⃣“Looking back at the years, the final against Nadal remains one of the longest and best finals I’ve ever been part of, especially playing against my greatest rival.”
7️⃣“I still remember 2005, my first main draw here. I even colored my hair for the first and only time in my life, and the first call I got after the match was from my mother asking me what I was thinking.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
7️⃣“I still remember 2005, my first main draw here. I even colored my hair for the first and only time in my life, and the first call I got after the match was from my mother asking me what I was thinking.”
6️⃣“I’m honestly blessed to still be playing at this level, and getting another win here tonight is something that truly feels like a dream come true.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
6️⃣“I’m honestly blessed to still be playing at this level, and getting another win here tonight is something that truly feels like a dream come true.”
5️⃣“Early in my career, I was fortunate to meet people who guided me to think long-term, to take care of my body and my mind, and not to burn out too quickly.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
5️⃣“Early in my career, I was fortunate to meet people who guided me to think long-term, to take care of my body and my mind, and not to burn out too quickly.”
4️⃣“I’ve always tried to give my best whenever I step on the court, and the chance to keep pushing boundaries has inspired me to play my best tennis.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
4️⃣“I’ve always tried to give my best whenever I step on the court, and the chance to keep pushing boundaries has inspired me to play my best tennis.”
3️⃣“History-making has been a huge motivation, especially in the last five to ten years of my career, once I realized I was in a position to actually create history.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
3️⃣“History-making has been a huge motivation, especially in the last five to ten years of my career, once I realized I was in a position to actually create history.”
2️⃣“This is my 100th win at the Australian Open, matching what I’ve achieved at Wimbledon, and being a centurion in these numbers is a really special and emotional feeling for me.”
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
2️⃣“This is my 100th win at the Australian Open, matching what I’ve achieved at Wimbledon, and being a centurion in these numbers is a really special and emotional feeling for me.”
7/ Final message to Real Madrid fans
Mbappé ended with a clear call:
“We can accept that fans are unhappy, but everyone has to be treated equally.”
And the commitment:
“It’s on us to change this on the pitch.”
Mbappé ended with a clear call:
“We can accept that fans are unhappy, but everyone has to be treated equally.”
And the commitment:
“It’s on us to change this on the pitch.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
7/ Final message to Real Madrid fans
Mbappé ended with a clear call:
“We can accept that fans are unhappy, but everyone has to be treated equally.”
And the commitment:
“It’s on us to change this on the pitch.”
Mbappé ended with a clear call:
“We can accept that fans are unhappy, but everyone has to be treated equally.”
And the commitment:
“It’s on us to change this on the pitch.”
6/ Personal relationship with the former coach
Mbappé confirmed they spoke:
“I talked to him the day the news came out. I wanted to support him.”
No drama, no controversy:
“Fair or unfair is not my place to judge.”
Mbappé confirmed they spoke:
“I talked to him the day the news came out. I wanted to support him.”
No drama, no controversy:
“Fair or unfair is not my place to judge.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
6/ Personal relationship with the former coach
Mbappé confirmed they spoke:
“I talked to him the day the news came out. I wanted to support him.”
No drama, no controversy:
“Fair or unfair is not my place to judge.”
Mbappé confirmed they spoke:
“I talked to him the day the news came out. I wanted to support him.”
No drama, no controversy:
“Fair or unfair is not my place to judge.”
5/ On the coaching change: full respect for the club
About Xavi Alonso:
“Saying he didn’t succeed at Real Madrid is not true.”
And firmly closed the debate:
“It was the club’s decision, and it has to be respected.”
About Xavi Alonso:
“Saying he didn’t succeed at Real Madrid is not true.”
And firmly closed the debate:
“It was the club’s decision, and it has to be respected.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
5/ On the coaching change: full respect for the club
About Xavi Alonso:
“Saying he didn’t succeed at Real Madrid is not true.”
And firmly closed the debate:
“It was the club’s decision, and it has to be respected.”
About Xavi Alonso:
“Saying he didn’t succeed at Real Madrid is not true.”
And firmly closed the debate:
“It was the club’s decision, and it has to be respected.”
4/ No advice for Vinícius, just one key truth
Asked what he would do in Vini’s place, Mbappé was clear:
“I’m not Vini. I’m nobody to give him advice.”
But added:
“When Vini is happy, he’s a completely different player.”
Asked what he would do in Vini’s place, Mbappé was clear:
“I’m not Vini. I’m nobody to give him advice.”
But added:
“When Vini is happy, he’s a completely different player.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM
4/ No advice for Vinícius, just one key truth
Asked what he would do in Vini’s place, Mbappé was clear:
“I’m not Vini. I’m nobody to give him advice.”
But added:
“When Vini is happy, he’s a completely different player.”
Asked what he would do in Vini’s place, Mbappé was clear:
“I’m not Vini. I’m nobody to give him advice.”
But added:
“When Vini is happy, he’s a completely different player.”