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• 'Things and people made me unhappy' at PSG, says Mbappe

  Kylian Mbappe has revealed that some people at Paris Saint-Germain made him "unhappy" in his first news conference since joining Real Madrid.

  The Frenchman announced last month that he was leaving PSG after seven seasons at the club, and his long-awaited move to the Spanish capital was confirmed on Monday.

  He has signed as a free transfer on a five-year contract with Madrid and will officially make the move in July when his PSG contract expires.

  Speaking to the media ahead of France's friendly against Luxembourg, Mbappe addressed speculation over his situation at PSG prior to his move.

  "Everyone knows the news, it's official, I'm going to be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons," he said.

  "It's an immense pleasure, a dream come true. It's very exciting. I am very happy, liberated, relieved and extremely proud. This is the club I've always dreamed of being at, so I want to thank them.

  "I wasn't unhappy at PSG, that would be a slap in the face of the people who defended me - I have always been happy.

  "But certain things made me unhappy, but a player like me couldn't show that because I am a leader, so I tried to be as positive as possible. The coach, the players and the employees of the club supported me, and it would be bad form to come and moan and say that I was unhappy. But certain things and people made me unhappy."

  Last season began in turmoil for Mbappe, who was left out of the PSG squad due to an argument with the club's president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, over his contract renewal.

  The France captain has highlighted Luis Enrique as the main reason for the turnaround, as he finished the season with 44 goals, winning Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.

  "[The club] made me understand that I wouldn't play, they told me to my face, they told me violently," he added.

  "Luis Enrique and Luis Campos saved me. I wouldn't have set foot on the pitch again without them.

  "Just the fact I was playing was a great source of pride, but it's certain that next year I won't be satisfied with a year like that."

• Man City launch unprecedented legal battle against Premier League

  Manchester City are taking unprecedented legal action against the Premier League, The Times has exclusively revealed.

  The legal challenge centres around the league's Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, regarding commercial and sponsorship deals with companies owned or associated with the club's owners.

  Those rules currently dictate such transactions have to be independently assessed to be of fair market value and have been a topic of scrutiny for some time.

  In February, clubs voted to approve tougher rules regarding how such deals are valued. 

  Initially introduced in December 2021 in the wake of Newcastle United's sale to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the rules are designed to prevent clubs from inflating commercial deals with companies linked to their owners.

  The Times reports City believe the rules are "unlawful" and they want to seek damages for revenue lost by preventions made by those rules.

  Within a 165-page legal document, City argue they are victims of "discrimination" and say the Premier League's decision-making process of needing 14 out of 20 clubs to agree is a "tyranny of the majority".

  The dispute will be settled during a two-week private arbitration hearing beginning on Monday.

  The other 19 clubs have been invited to participate in the legal proceedings, with between 10 and 12 reportedly stepping forward, providing either witness statements or a letter detailing evidence in support of the Premier League's defence against the claim.

  The result of this legal battle could affect the outcome of City's hearing into their 115 charges of alleged rule-breaking related to financial fair play, which is due to take place in November.

• De Bruyne considering leaving Man City amid Saudi Pro League links

  Kevin De Bruyne admitted he is "open to everything" when asked about the possibility of leaving Manchester City for the Saudi Pro League.

  The decorated midfielder is heading towards the final year of his contract with City, who he joined from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in 2015.

  Since then, the Citizens have won six Premier League titles, five EFL Cups, two FA Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup, with De Bruyne playing a starring role in his side's success.

  However, the 32-year-old had to make do with a more limited role during the 2023-24 season, in which City landed a record-breaking fourth successive league crown, playing just 26 times after missing five months of action through injury. 

  And he may consider departing the Etihad Stadium, after revealing he could "earn an incredible amount of money" by spending two years in Saudi Arabia.

  "I still have one year of my contract, so I have to think about what can happen," De Bruyne told Belgian broadcasters VTM.

  "For Michele [his wife], an exotic adventure is OK. These are also conversations that we are increasingly having as a family.

  "My eldest [child] is now eight years old and knows nothing but England. He also asks how long I will play at City. Once the time comes, we will have to deal with it in a certain way.

  "At my age, you have to be open to everything. You talk about unbelievable amounts in what may be the end of my career. Sometimes, you have to think about that."

  The Belgium captain is gearing up for Euro 2024, where Domenico Tedesco's side will play Ukraine, Romania and Slovakia in Group E.

  The Red Devils will complete their preparations with friendlies against Montenergro and Luxembourg this week.