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Real Madrid Prepare for Elche Clash as Mourinho’s Squad Seeks La Liga Momentum
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Real Madrid Prepare for Elche Clash as Mourinho’s Squad Seeks La Liga Momentum

Jose Mourinho takes Real Madrid to face Elche CF at the Estadio Martínez Valero following an eventful summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappé leads the attack for Los Blancos as the Spanish giants aim to extend their strong domestic run.

15 Sept 2026
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Mbappé, Yamal and PSG Lead the Final Push
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Mbappé, Yamal and PSG Lead the Final Push

With the Ballon d’Or voting deadline just days away, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Paris Saint‑Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé are intensifying their campaigns, each staking a claim on football’s most coveted individual award.

15 Sept 2026
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Lamine Yamal Backs Himself for Ballon d’Or Glory as He Names Kylian Mbappe as Main Rival
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Lamine Yamal Backs Himself for Ballon d’Or Glory as He Names Kylian Mbappe as Main Rival

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal believes his World Cup victory with Spain and La Liga triumph with Barcelona give him the edge over Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or. Yamal insisted that his team silverware separates him from the French forward ahead of October’s ceremony in London.

15 Sept 2026
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Philippe Coutinho Joins Santos to Reunite With Former Brazil Teammate Neymar
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Philippe Coutinho Joins Santos to Reunite With Former Brazil Teammate Neymar

Philippe Coutinho has completed a move to Santos, linking back up with childhood friend and former Brazil teammate Neymar. The high-profile transfer adds major firepower to the Brazilian club as Neymar continues his recovery from a calf injury ahead of the World Cup.

14 Sept 2026
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Arda Guler Leads La Liga Chance Creation as Real Madrid and Barcelona Stars Battle for Supremacy
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Arda Guler Leads La Liga Chance Creation as Real Madrid and Barcelona Stars Battle for Supremacy

Real Madrid playmaker Arda Güler has transformed into an indispensable anchor in manager Jose Mourinho’s starting lineup. The Turkish international currently stands alone at the summit of La Liga??

13 Sept 2026
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Mbappé Declares Ballon d’Or an Individual Honour Amid Spain‑France Duel and Real Madrid Ambitions
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Mbappé Declares Ballon d’Or an Individual Honour Amid Spain‑France Duel and Real Madrid Ambitions

Kylian Mbappé believes he can win the 2026 Ballon d’Or despite Real Madrid and France ending the previous season without a major trophy. The French forward argues that collective achievement matter

12 Sept 2026
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Mbappé Declares 2024 His Year for the Ballon d’Or
FIFA WORLD CUP

Mbappé Declares 2024 His Year for the Ballon d’Or

Kylian Mbappé believes 2026—not 2024—could be the year he wins his first Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid and France forward has made a public case based on a record-breaking World Cup, where he wo

11 Sept 2026
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Jose Mourinho Stalls Santiago Bernabeu Unrest With Strong Defense of Vinicius Junior
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Jose Mourinho Stalls Santiago Bernabeu Unrest With Strong Defense of Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has called for patience and respect toward Vinicius Junior after the winger was jeered by home supporters during a European victory over Inter Milan. The Portuguese manager backed the Brazilian forward to rediscover his decisive edge ahead of this weekend’s La Liga action.

11 Sept 2026
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2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist Unveiled: Mbappé, Kane, Yamal, and Dembélé Lead Battle for Football’s Ultimate Prize
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2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist Unveiled: Mbappé, Kane, Yamal, and Dembélé Lead Battle for Football’s Ultimate Prize

The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is officially under way after France Football announced its 30-player men’s shortlist. The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in London on October 26, with defending c

11 Sept 2026
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Mbappe, Yamal, and Arsenal Highlight Record-Breaking Champions League Matchday 1

September 11, 2026, 10:43 AM Matchday 1 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League produced a wave of major results, individual milestones and emphatic opening statements across the league phase. Paris

11 Sept 2026
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Nico Paz Vindicated as Como Secure Historic Champions League Victory Over RB Leipzig
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Nico Paz Vindicated as Como Secure Historic Champions League Victory Over RB Leipzig

Nico Paz said he stayed at Como for “nights like this” after the Italian club marked their first-ever European appearance with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Martin Batu

11 Sept 2026
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La Liga Squad Caps Revealed as Morocco Pushes for 2030 World Cup Final in Casablanca
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La Liga Squad Caps Revealed as Morocco Pushes for 2030 World Cup Final in Casablanca

La Liga has published its updated squad-cost limits for the 2026–27 season, with Real Madrid setting a new competition record at €832.79 million and Barcelona making a significant financial recove

11 Sept 2026
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De la Fuente Backs Lamine Yamal for 2026 Ballon d’Or Glory
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De la Fuente Backs Lamine Yamal for 2026 Ballon d’Or Glory

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has backed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying the teenager has the quality to claim the award either this year or in the near future

11 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi Hits Unprecedented 1,350 Career Goal Contributions as Rivalry With Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches New Milestone
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Lionel Messi Hits Unprecedented 1,350 Career Goal Contributions as Rivalry With Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches New Milestone

Lionel Messi reached a remarkable statistical milestone during Inter Miami’s 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire, recording the assist that took his career total to 1,350 combined goals and assists. Messi

11 Sept 2026
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Kylian Mbappe Vows to Deliver Silverware After Claiming Real Madrid Player of the Month Award
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Kylian Mbappe Vows to Deliver Silverware After Claiming Real Madrid Player of the Month Award

Kylian Mbappé has been named Real Madrid’s Five Star Player for August after winning an online vote among the club’s supporters. The award capped a productive opening month for the France interna

11 Sept 2026
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