Daniel Riolo

Daniel Riolo is a French journalist working for RMC Sport. He is currently newsworthy for reporting a significant error allegedly made by Real Madrid's medical team in diagnosing Kylian Mbappé's knee injury. According to Riolo, after Mbappé sustained a knee injury in December, Real Madrid's doctors mistakenly examined images of Mbappé's right leg instead of the injured left leg. This misdiagnosis reportedly delayed Mbappé's recovery. The information, initially reported by the French press, indicates that Mbappé sought a second opinion in France. Riolo's report has gained traction in Spanish media, highlighting a potentially serious oversight by a major football club and impacting the timeline of a prominent player's return to the field. This incident underscores the importance of accurate medical assessments in professional sports.