Kylian Mbappe’s initial struggles to meet the demands of playing for Real Madrid are now over as he keeps making great strides in meeting the club’s lofty expectations, manager Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of Sunday’s LaLiga game against Sevilla.

The Fiji Men’s football team secured the runner-up spot in the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup after a 3-1 victory over hosts Solomon Islands last night at the National Stadium in Honiara.

Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus proved a thorn in Crystal Palace’s side once again as the Brazilian forward scored twice in a 5-1 win at Selhurst Park which put his side three points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Nottingham Forest will celebrate Christmas in the Premier League’s top four for the first time in 30 years after they handed Brentford their first home defeat of the season with an impressive 2-0 victory at the Community Stadium.

West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus headed home in the second half to salvage a point in a lacklustre 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak bagged a hat-trick as his side thrashed Ipswich Town 4-0 in the Premier League, with two of the goals arriving as early Christmas gifts from the hapless home defence.

Bayern Munich stamped their authority over the Bundesliga in commanding style by hammering fourth-placed RB Leipzig 5-1 in a game that featured two goals in the opening two minutes for the first time in the league’s history.

Chelsea defender Reece James is back in training after recovering from a hamstring injury, though manager Enzo Maresca said they would not rush his return.

Fiji’s national football team is preparing for a do-or-die match against hosts Solomon Islands in the MSG Prime Ministers Cup today.

Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men’s world ranking, opens new tab of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published yesterday.

Tottenham Hotspur survived a furious Manchester United comeback to reach the League Cup semi-finals with a 4-3 home victory in a gripping tie littered with bizarre errors this morning.

Ba Women’s Football Coach Charlene Lockington has made it clear that her team is fully prepared to challenge Labasa in their final Women’s Super League match this Saturday.