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TA interview with Mbappe in FULL: Making history, the Ballon d’Or, and mid-air Liverpool talks

Through the security barriers, past all the pristine pitches and neatly kept borders, the entrance to Real Madrid's training ground is dominated by murals of their unrivalled European Cup collection. Fifteen, in total, from Paris in 1956 to London in 2024.

These Things Happen 

OFFICIAL: Fede Valverde has been diagnosed with a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle

Real Madrid officially announced a new medical report on Valverde's injury.

La Liga clubs eye move for Garnacho with winger playing just 31 minutes for Villa since summer move

Alejandro Garnacho is being monitored by clubs in La Liga as he struggles to make an impression during his early days at Aston Villa.

Lionel Messi closing in on top spot for the most free-kick goals in football history

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been compared on everything from goals and assists to trophies and records, so naturally their free-kick numbers have attracted plenty of attention too.

Real Madrid midfielder Tchouaméni agreed with Zinédine Zidane not to be included in France squad

The new France manager, Zinédine Zidane, and Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) are reported to have jointly decided that the midfielder would not be included in the France squad for the September training camp, according to L’Équipe.

Barcelona on course to smash record for top-scoring season of all-time

Barcelona are currently scoring for fun and have already scored 31 goals in seven La Liga matches, suggesting they could be on for a historic season.

Chelsea among top European clubs eyeing Gambian 15-year-old midfielder

Chelsea are among a number of top European clubs tracking highly-rated Gambian teenager Adama Jeng.

EPL 26/27: Sky Sports' writers assess early talking points including MU, Arsenal, Liverpool and City

Are Manchester City really title contenders? Is this the season Tottenham suffer relegation? Is history repeating itself at Manchester United? After just five games, a number of storylines are already emerging.

Matthaus parties with his 27-year-old girlfriend who he insists will not become his SIXTH wife

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus enjoyed Oktoberfest celebrations over the weekend – with his 27-year-old girlfriend who is younger than his daughters.

The unbelievable Man Utd stat that Arsenal would never have tolerated

Five games into the new Premier League season, Manchester United sit 12th in the table, have won just once and are still waiting for their first clean sheet.

Women's Champions League: Arsenal win with late penalty; Man City rescue draw at Bayern Munich

Mariona Caldentey's second-half stoppage-time penalty secured Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win over Danish side HB Koge to open their Champions League campaign at Meadow Park.

Can you name every member of Arsenal’s 97-98 Double-winning squad?

The 1997-98 season was an unforgettable season for many Arsenal fans as Arsene Wenger led the club to a historic Double – but how well can you remember the players that featured?

What They Say

TA interview with Mbappe - Part 1: I want to speak different languages, fun to learn a new culture

Mbappe took an exclusive interview with The Athletic, and talked about Making history, the Ballon d’Or, and mid-air Liverpool talks.

TA interview with Mbappe - Part 2: I didn’t expect to be the top scorer of all time at the World Cup

Mbappe took an exclusive interview with The Athletic, and talked about Making history, the Ballon d’Or, and mid-air Liverpool talks.

TA interview with Mbappe - Part 3: Ronaldo used to be my idol, now he’s my friend

Mbappe took an exclusive interview with The Athletic, and talked about Making history, the Ballon d’Or, and mid-air Liverpool talks.

Robertson: Isak and Wirtz couldn't settle because team-mates 'didn't care' after Jota's death

Former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has admitted that Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz struggled to settle in at Anfield last season because the squad 'didn't care about football' following the death of Diogo Jota.

Scholes delivers chastening verdict on 36-year-old Henderson after Chelsea's defeat at Brentford

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has said he was shocked by Jordan Henderson starting in the Premier League at 36, insisting 'he's a last-20-minutes man'.

Yamal feels World Cup triumph should aid Ballon d'Or bid

Lamine Yamal believes lifting the World Cup with Spain should aid his hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe viewed as his main rivals. 

Arteta rewarded for title triumph with new Arsenal deal that could take him beyond 10 years at club

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed a new contract in a deal that will likely take him beyond a decade as the club's manager.

Chelsea's Estevao to 'seize every opportunity' after falling behind Palmer, Rogers and Joao Pedro

Estevao is determined to "seize every opportunity" he gets at Chelsea, having found himself behind Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro in Xabi Alonso's pecking order.