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VIDEO: Kylian would be proud! Ethan Mbappe hits brother's trademark celebration after scoring dramatic 98th-minute winning goal for Lille against Toulouse

The Mbappe family have had more cause for celebration, with Ethan netting a dramatic winner for Lille in their Ligue 1 clash with Toulouse. Brother Kylian would have been proud of the well-taken goal, and with the celebration that followed. Ethan took to mimicking the iconic pose that his Real Madrid superstar sibling often strikes after hitting the back of the net.

'I was in the middle of nowhere' – Aymeric Laporte opens up on Al-Nassr transfer feud that almost blocked dream Athletic Club return

Aymeric Laporte has lifted the lid on his difficult exit from Al-Nassr, revealing the Saudi club's financial demands almost scuppered his dream return to Athletic Club. The Spain international admitted he felt "in the middle of nowhere" during protracted negotiations but insisted that coming back to Bilbao was always his primary objective.

Roony Bardghji praised for 'perfect mentality' as Hansi Flick punishes Raphinha by picking Swedish winger in Valencia clash

Barcelona ran riot against Valencia as they defeated their domestic rivals 6-0 in La Liga on Sunday. Coach Hansi Flick praised the team's performance, highlighting winger Roony Bardghji's mentality as he dropped Raphinha and gave the Swedish winger a start ahead of Raphinha, who was reportedly dropped as a disciplinary measure after arriving late for a pre-match activation session.

'Sh*t' – Neymar takes aim at rivals' artificial pitch after suffering injury just one minute into Santos clash with Atletico Mineiro

Neymar was less than impressed with the artificial pitch used by rivals Atletico Mineiro following his latest appearance for Santos. The Brazil international has spoken out against such surfaces in the past and, after suffering another injury that forced him to play through the pain, the veteran forward claims to have delivered more proof that synthetic pitches are "sh*t".

VIDEO: Wayne Rooney has still got it! Man Utd & England legend rolls back the years with stunning goal in Icons Match

Wayne Rooney has shown that you never lose it, with the Manchester United and England legend rolling back the years in an exhibition game. The Red Devils’ all-time leading goal-scorer lined up alongside and against a collection of international superstars in the Nexon Icons Match, with the target found with a spectacular strike.

Man City worker 'removed' after being spotted wearing Man Utd shirt while serving pints on derby day at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City were forced to take action after a worker was spotted wearing a Manchester United shirt while serving pints at the Etihad Stadium on derby day. A fan on social media shared the image of the member of staff and brought it to the club's attention, and City swiftly 'removed' the person from their position. On the pitch, the Cityzens demolished their rivals 3-0 courtesy of a brace from Erling Haaland.

'Have a nice evening!' – Erling Haaland trolls Man Utd with picture of Man of the Match award and a steak after derby day heroics for Man City

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City to cook arch-rivals Manchester United on derby day at the Etihad Stadium, with the Norwegian striker celebrating that success in style. The prolific frontman has revealed that he toasted picking up three precious points with a barbecue that included steak and his Man of the Match award, with Haaland apparently enjoying a "nice evening".

'Better than the treble season!' – Pep Guardiola in awe of Erling Haaland after derby-day brace as he hails 'the heart of the club' Phil Foden for masterful midfield display

Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland as “better than ever” after the striker’s derby double inspired Manchester City to a 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United. Haaland’s ruthless brace, alongside a crucial opener from Phil Foden, saw the Citizens dominate at the Etihad. Guardiola later labelled Foden as “the heart of the club” in a glowing tribute to the Englishman.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe criticised for having ‘no private life’ – with World Cup winner urged accept the ‘price of fame’

Kylian Mbappe has been criticised for having “no private life”, with the Real Madrid superstar being urged to accept the “price of fame”. It has been revealed that the France international, who recently claimed that the world of football is “disgusting”, does not have a driver’s licence. A fellow countryman has questioned the decision to become so reclusive.