Kylian Mbappe and his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates may have to make an unexpected trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo in January.

Liverpool have been warned, as talk of Jurgen Klopp successors rumbles on, that there will be a “three-horse race” for Xabi Alonso’s services.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have suffered a stadium blow at Wrexham, with full clearance yet to be granted for the club’s rebuilt ‘Kop’ stand.

Emi Martinez made a costly mistake for Aston Villa a matter of days after winning the Yashin Trophy, but he will not face any punishment.

Adin Ross has revealed that he was beaten to a luxurious Miami mansion by Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s stunning move to the United States.

Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah are part of the problem at AC Milan, says Arrigo Sacchi, with the club told they signed “too many foreign players”.

Chelsea midfielder Sophie Ingle set a new record on Saturday as she became the player with the most WSL appearances in history.

Barcelona firmly supports Xavi Hernandez as their manager, but in secret they are beginning to consider Michel Sanchez of Girona as an option.

Ricardo Pepi has made USMNT history in his role as super-sub, with a serious claim being staked to filling a starting berth under Gregg Berhalter.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Antony's levels have "dropped" after another poor performance in the Carabao Cup against Newcastle.

Lionel Messi has a World Cup win to his name, and he may have helped to inspire India captain Rohit Sharma to glory in cricketing circles.

A Sheffield Wednesday fan, who mocked the death of young Sunderland supporter Bradley Lowery, was spared jail but handed a football banning order.