Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has shared his excitement after clinching the FIFA International Cup at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday. The venue holds special significance for the French forward, as it was the stage for his memorable World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi exactly two years ago.

Back in top form, Mbappé delivered a standout performance for Los Blancos, scoring in their commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca. The match marked his return to Doha, Qatar, for the first time since the dramatic 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where France lost to Argentina on penalties.

This time, the outcome was different, with Mbappé celebrating on the winning side. Taking to Instagram after the victory, the former Paris Saint-Germain star expressed his joy at lifting another trophy in the iconic stadium.

“The Intercontinental Cup is back to Madrid. Second title of the season. This time I won at Lusail Stadium... #HalaMadrid,” he wrote.

Mbappé's latest triumph underscores his continued brilliance on the global stage, adding another milestone to his illustrious career.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has compared the challenges of being a Premier League coach to those of a Prime Minister, arguing that football managers face greater scrutiny with "an election every weekend."

Speaking on Wednesday, Postecoglou explained the relentless nature of the job: “How many times does a Prime Minister have an election? I have one every weekend, mate. We have an election every weekend and either get voted in or out.”

Tottenham, who last won a trophy in 2008, currently sit 10th in the Premier League. Last weekend's decisive 5-0 victory over Southampton highlighted the precarious nature of football management, as it led to the sacking of Saints boss Russell Martin, just hours after Wolves dismissed Gary O’Neil.

On Thursday, Postecoglou’s side faces Manchester United in the English League Cup quarter-finals, a crucial match that he acknowledges could bring more scrutiny if the result doesn’t go their way.

Reflecting on the growing pressures of modern football, Postecoglou expressed concern about how managers are treated: “We’ve lost all sense of respect in society where people are still in jobs, and their replacements are already being speculated about. It’s become too easy to throw people in the trash and move on without any thought or care.”

He continued, “People say managers have always been sacked, but now it feels different. We forget there’s a human being involved. This is the hardest job in any walk of life. Politics may be tough, but this is harder. Few managers come out of this job without scars.”

As Postecoglou prepares for Tottenham's next challenge, his comments highlight the intense pressure and scrutiny that define the world of football management today.