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Rodri warns Barcelona are not Champions League favourites, outlines missing pieces for European glory
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Rodri warns Barcelona are not Champions League favourites, outlines missing pieces for European glory

Barcelona are not the favourites for the Champions League. The 30-year-old midfielder, who joined the club this summer from Manchester City after the Catalans clinched back-to-back La Liga titles, str

15 Sept 2026
BarcelonaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
Yamal Declares Himself a Worthy Contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or
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Yamal Declares Himself a Worthy Contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Lamine Yamal has made a confident case for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying that he and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in world football—and that his own record of success sho

14 Sept 2026
BarcelonaFIFA World CupFootball
Gabriel Jesus Hails Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or Worthy in First Barcelona Statements
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Gabriel Jesus Hails Lamine Yamal as Ballon d’Or Worthy in First Barcelona Statements

Gabriel Jesus has backed Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after the teenager’s outstanding start to the season. Jesus joined Barcelona from Arsenal during the summer

14 Sept 2026
ArsenalBarcelonaBrazil
Jude Bellingham Names Real Madrid Player Who Gets Ultimate ‘OMG’ Reaction From Jose Mourinho
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Jude Bellingham Names Real Madrid Player Who Gets Ultimate ‘OMG’ Reaction From Jose Mourinho

Jude Bellingham has become the focal point of José Mourinho’s second Real Madrid spell, flourishing in a freer No. 10 role that keeps him closer to goal and reduces the defensive responsibilities t

14 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsFootballJose Mourinho
Yamal Claims He Deserves 2026 Ballon d’Or, Cites Mbappé as Sole Rival
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Yamal Claims He Deserves 2026 Ballon d’Or, Cites Mbappé as Sole Rival

Lamine Yamal has said he believes he deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or, arguing that he and Kylian Mbappé are the world’s two best players. His case rests on Barcelona’s La Liga and Spanish Super C

14 Sept 2026
BarcelonaFootballReal Madrid
Former stars question Bukayo Saka’s world-class credentials amidst statistical debate
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Former stars question Bukayo Saka’s world-class credentials amidst statistical debate

Jermaine Pennant has reignited the debate over Bukayo Saka’s “world-class” status, arguing that the Arsenal winger’s underlying numbers do not yet justify the label. Speaking to GOAL, Pennant

13 Sept 2026
Ally McCoistArsenalBukayo Saka
Mbappé Hits Brace as Real Madrid Dispatch Rayo Vallecano to Reclaim Share of Top Spot
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Mbappé Hits Brace as Real Madrid Dispatch Rayo Vallecano to Reclaim Share of Top Spot

Real Madrid responded to their recent domestic slip‑up in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 4–1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu to move level with Barcelona at the top of LaLig

13 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsFootballJude Bellingham
Signing of the Season: Rodri Forces Hansi Flick to Adjust Barcelona’s Tactical Blueprint
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Signing of the Season: Rodri Forces Hansi Flick to Adjust Barcelona’s Tactical Blueprint

Barcelona’s signing of Rodri from Manchester City has already prompted Hansi Flick to adjust his midfield structure, but the tactical picture is more nuanced than a simple 4-3-3 shift. In practice,

13 Sept 2026
BarcelonaFootballHansi Flick
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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Unai Emery Earns Five-Man Ballon d’Or Shortlist Spot After Premier League Snub
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Unai Emery Earns Five-Man Ballon d’Or Shortlist Spot After Premier League Snub

Unai Emery has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Coach of the Year award after leading Aston Villa to the Europa League and a top-four Premier League finish. He is one of five candidat

12 Sept 2026
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De Zerbi Details Mudryk’s Non‑Contact Ankle Setback Ahead of Crucial Spurs Campaign

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Mykhailo Mudryk will miss several weeks after suffering a non-contact ankle injury in Tottenham training. The setback occurred only days after the Ukrainian made hi

11 Sept 2026
English Womens Super LeagueFootballTottenham
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
FIFA World CupFootballFrance
‘He Has Everything’ – Mbappé Hails Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as a Future Giant
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‘He Has Everything’ – Mbappé Hails Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as a Future Giant

Kylian Mbappé has praised Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as one of football’s most exciting young players, saying the Spain international “has everything.” The Real Madrid forward made the remark i

11 Sept 2026
BarcelonaFootballReal Madrid
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
Alexia PutellasArsenalBarcelona
FC Barcelona Financial Surge Boosts Squad Cap as Deco Champions Lamine Yamal Ballon d’Or Bid
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FC Barcelona Financial Surge Boosts Squad Cap as Deco Champions Lamine Yamal Ballon d’Or Bid

Barcelona’s squad-cost limit has risen from €432.8 million to €582.8 million after La Liga’s latest financial review, an increase of almost €150 million that gives the club considerably more

11 Sept 2026
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