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• Mbappe: 'I know what I have to do to win Ballon d'Or'

  Kylian Mbappe is confident he "will win" the Ballon d'Or, insisting he knows what he must do to land the prestigious individual accolade.

  The Real Madrid forward has scored nine goals in his first 15 LaLiga appearances since joining Los Blancos from Paris Saint-Germain.

  However, he has found the net just once in the opening five games of Madrid's Champions League defence.

  The Champions League is the title that has eluded Mbappe over the years, with the 2018 World Cup winner coming closest when he helped PSG reach the 2019-20 final, before losing to Bayern Munich.

  Nevertheless, the 25-year-old believes he is at the "best club" to win Europe's premier club competition, while there are other notable achievements on his wishlist.

  "Which top trophy is left for me? The Champions League, that's why I’m at the best club," Mbappe told Canal+.

  "And the Euros, and why not make it to the Olympics one day? Individual trophies count, too, like the Ballon d'Or. I know what I have to do to win it, a lot of things on and off the field. When I do everything I need to do to win it, I will win it."

  Mbappe also addressed his recent omissions from Didier Deschamps' France squad for their Nations League campaign.

  "The French national team has always been the highest level of football," he said. "My love for the French national team hasn't changed.

  "Yes, I miss it, because I haven't been there for a long time. In September, I asked the coach not to go. I had just arrived in Madrid. I had a very short vacation. The coach insisted that I go.

  "After October, I got injured, I wasn’t on the list. I was talking to them, and the coach told me it was better not to call me up. He's the boss, I'm behind him. I wanted to go, but I can't say why they didn't call me."

• Atletico Madrid 4-3 Sevilla: Griezmann brace settles seven-goal thriller

  Antoine Griezmann's second-half brace earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 victory over Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday, claiming their ninth straight win in all competitions. 

  The result moved Diego Simeone's side up to third in the standings after 16 games so far, a point behind Real Madrid and three adrift of leaders Barcelona. 

  After Griezmann had rattled the crossbar early on, Atletico took the lead in the 10th minute through Rodrigo De Paul's fierce effort into the roof of Alvaro Fernandez's net. 

  But Sevilla responded just two minutes later, with Dodi Lukebakio levelling the scores before Isaac Romero rounded off a quick counter-attack with a fine finish. 

  Juanlu Sanchez then put the visitors two goals in front in the 57th minute, tucking the ball past Jan Oblak after being picked out by the influential Kike Salas. 

  But Atletico's comeback started five minutes later as Griezmann reduced the deficit before substitute Samuel Lino's effort from distance restored parity in the capital. 

  However, more drama would unfold after Griezmann gathered Lino's pass, firing the ball in off the crossbar in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time.

  Data Debrief: The late late show

  Atletico laid down a huge marker of their title credentials this season on Sunday, with their powers of recovery on show with their late turnaround on home soil. 

  And the hosts were worthy of their dramatic triumph, having registered an expected goals (xG) of 2.11 from their 14 shots compared to Sevilla's 0.39 from their four efforts.

  Griezmann proved to be Atletico's saviour once again, with the Frenchman putting on an impressive display in the process. He registered the most shots on target (three) and touches in the opposition box (nine) for his side, while also accumulating a team-high xG tally of 0.76. 

• Friends For Real triumph in 2024 Pocket Rocket Foundation Six-A-Side Football Competition

  Friends For Real emerged as champions of the 2024 Pocket Rocket Foundation Six-A-Side Football Competition, defeating Medley Mixers 1-0 in a thrilling final at the Red Stripe Field on Sunday. The victory was sealed by Emeil Atkinson, whose decisive goal crowned the Olympic Gardens-based team champions in their first appearance at the tournament.

  The competition, organized by track and field legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Pocket Rocket Foundation, saw spirited performances from all participants. Medley Mixers had secured their spot in the final with a commanding 3-0 win over Legacy, while Friends For Real edged out Legend 1-0 in a hard-fought semifinal clash.

  In the final, both teams battled intensely, but Atkinson’s clinical strike proved to be the difference, handing Friends For Real the championship trophy and a cash prize of JMD$300,000. Captain Wyan Nelson expressed his team’s joy and gratitude following their triumphant debut.

  “Words can’t describe how we feel as a team. It is our first time entering the competition, and to be unbeaten is a great feeling,” Nelson said. “Shelly-Ann is doing a great thing, and we look forward to entering next year again.”

  Medley Mixers, who gave a valiant effort in the final, received JMD$200,000 for their second-place finish, while Legend claimed third place with a 2-1 victory over Legacy in the playoff. Pelleco Shaw and Devontay Ricketts scored for Legend, who were awarded JMD$100,000 for their efforts.

  The tournament showcased not just the competitive spirit of the participating teams but also the community-building impact of the Pocket Rocket Foundation. The event continues to provide a platform for local talent and an opportunity for camaraderie among communities, all while supporting the charitable mission of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

  With this victory, Friends For Real have set a high bar for next year’s competition, promising more excitement in what has become a highly anticipated annual event.