Diomande’s rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid
Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid’s record signing.
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his move to Chelsea moves closer.
Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.
From changing culture to investment and criticism, BBC Sport NI examines the Irish League’s ever-changing relationship with gambling.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president’s leadership in March.
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain’s Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
The Ballon d’Or winner will be announced in London on Monday – but who is going to claim the showpiece award?