The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

It's been a strange season for Kylian Mbappe. Plenty of goals, no trophies and criticism from his home fans. But when the lights of the World Cup shine, nothing else matters.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.

Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in France's history after a sensational double powered Les Bleus to a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their Group I World Cup opener in New Jersey.

Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.

Wessel Nijman maintained his remarkable record against Ryan Searle to clinch an extraordinary sixth Players Championship title of the season on Tuesday.

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.

Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring for France in there opening game against Senegal.

Tottenham encouraged to bid for Sandro Tonali, Real Madrid plot Ruben Dias move and Manchester United make Marcus Rashford valuation.

Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.

England made it two wins from two to start the Women's T20 World Cup despite a curious batting display, in which Nat Sciver-Bunt retired herself out with the victory line in sight.

Serena Williams' Wimbledon preparations suffered a fresh blow as she and doubles partner Karolina Muchova were beaten in the opening round of the Berlin Open.

Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal.