For years, critics have highlighted the risks of too many games for top players, but this season will be the most grueling yet for the likes of Mbappe, Haaland and Bellingham. Is the sport heading for disaster?
Manchester City's title-winning trio Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri lead the PFA men's Player of the Year shortlist which was announced on Tuesday, with Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard and Chelsea's Cole Palmer also in contention for the honour.
NBA star Kevin Durant has become a new minority shareholder of three time defending Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, the French club announced on Wednesday.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says his team must learn quickly from Monday's 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco as they prepare to kick off the new LaLiga season against Valencia at Mestalla on Saturday.
Ballon d'Or contender Vinícius Júnior is the latest target for the Saudi Pro League, a source told ESPN, and the Real Madrid player is considering a proposal to move to the Gulf country.
Brentford have signed attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho from fellow Premier League side Liverpool on a five-year deal, the West London club announced on Monday.
England defender Lucy Bronze has said that she wants to win the Champions League with new club Chelsea and that the move to the west London club was the "perfect fit" after joining the Women's Super League (WSL) champions last month.