Liverpool suffered a woeful run of nine defeats in 12 matches earlier this season but have since bounced back.

Mbappe is therefore a major doubt for Sunday's league match at home to Real Betis, Los Merengues' first after the winter break as they trail Barcelona by four points.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases further Grand Slam success.

A French crew were on Wednesday stripped of overall victory in the prestigious Sydney to Hobart yacht race over a rule infringement.

Monday's accident will likely further delay a long anticipated bout between former Olympic champion Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.