Messi, Mbappe and other PSG stars draw thousands at Tokyo training

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe drew gasps from a crowd of thousands in Tokyo on Monday as Paris Saint-Germain held the first training session of their Japanese tour.

Lewandowski promises to help Barca ‘return to the top’

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski said on Monday he was raring to go at new club Barcelona and determined to help them “return to the top and win as many titles as possible”.

Highlights: Banyana advance to Wafcon final

Catch up with the highlights from Banyana Banyana’s Wafcon semi-final victory over Zambian on Monday night.

Banyana edge Zambia to book Wafcon final spot

Banyana Banyana will face Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Zambia 1-0 on Monday night in the semi-finals.

Lewandowski’s departure to Barca leaves Bayern seeking new star striker

The departure of Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich with the unenviable task of finding a replacement for the Bundesliga’s most prolific contemporary striker after his relationship with the club turned sour.

Bayern agree deal to sign Matthijs de Ligt – report

Bayern Munich have agreed a fee of €70-million to sign Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, according to reports.

Watch: Barca unveil Lewandowski

Watch as Barcelona unveiled new forward Robert Lewandowski on social media channels agfter ageeing a deal with Bayern Munich for the sale of Poland star to the Spanish club.

Mount lifts Chelsea win over Club America

Chelsea, prepping for their first Premier League season since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club, beat Mexico’s Club America 2-1 in an international club friendly in Las Vegas.

Jesus strikes early in Arsenal win

Recent acquisition Gabriel Jesus wasted little time in making his presence felt in his first start for Arsenal, opening the scoring in a 2-0 friendly win over Everton in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday.

Gnabry signs a new Bayern deal

Bayern Munich said on Saturday they had extended the contract of Germany winger Serge Gnabry until 2026, the news closely following the announcement of a deal to sell Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.