The LaLiga giants confirmed that Mbappe has suffered a left knee sprain after French outlet L'Equipe reported on his upcoming absence.

He won five trophies with the west London side after signing from Sheffield Wednesday and was the first overseas played to amass 100 appearances for the club.

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The former Chelsea man spent five years at Stamford Bridge, winning four trophies.

After Rory McIlroy completed a career grand slam in 2025, there were calls for him to be knighted.

Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons.

US men and women win World Cup races same daySchumacher and Diggins sweep new 5km eventTour de Ski milestone for American cross-countryAmerican cross-country skiing reached a milestone on Wednesday when, for the first time, an American man and an American woman won World Cup races on the same day.Gus Schumacher and Jessie Diggins delivered the historic …

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's friends Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, will be "deeply missed".

NCAA clarifies NBA contract eligibility ruleBaylor signing sparked backlash from coachesBaker cites court rulings weakening enforcementThe NCAA said Tuesday it would not grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor’s midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from …

Three clubs. One trophy. And a title race that’s refusing to follow the old script.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca needs results to improve but issues off the pitch are adding to the pressure, BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella explains.

The last time the Old Firm met in the Scottish Premiership, Brendan Rodgers was Celtic manager and Russell Martin was in charge at Rangers.

Man City could be boosted by return of winger at Stadium of Light

England scrum-half returned from injury to a side on the crest of a wave and will hope to catch Steve Borthwick’s eyeHarry Randall and Bristol enter the new year with high hopes. The scrum-half has returned to fitness ahead of schedule after hamstring surgery and marked his 150th Bears appearance in the win against Newcastle last Saturday.Pat Lam’s side …

DAILY EXPRESS racing ace Melissa Jones has been crowned the best newspaper tipster in the country.

Updates have been issued about the driver of the stationary truck and the car carrying Anthony Joshua and his friends.

2026 promises to be another thrilling year in the world of sport, with plenty of drama expected and World Cups in football and cricket. From title races in the Premier League, Formula 1, darts and NFL, here's a taste of what's to come in the year ahead...

Luke Littler admitted that he was "not expecting" the crowd to be against him in his win over Rob Cross but does not regret his post-match comments to the Alexandra Palace audience.

The defending champions fought back from 2-0 down to grab a dramatic late win and pip Cameroon to top spot in Group F4 mins: Emmanuel Agbadou gets back to clear the danger from a Gabon long ball upfield.2 mins: Cote d’Ivoire have started on the front foot, zipping the ball around nicely before a deep cross is punched clear by Bekale. Continue reading...

Enzo Maresca is safe for now but is at risk of losing his job as Chelsea head coach if he does not fix their form, following a run of one win in seven in the Premier League.