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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
Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, and Ruiz Set Sights on European Monopoly Following Champions League Triumph
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Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, and Ruiz Set Sights on European Monopoly Following Champions League Triumph

Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League after defeating Arsenal on penalties at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, recovering from an early setback to claim a second consecutive European t

11 Sept 2026
ArsenalBreaking NewsEnglish Premier League
Harry Kane matches Cristiano Ronaldo benchmark as Bayern Munich star pushes for Ballon d’Or
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Harry Kane matches Cristiano Ronaldo benchmark as Bayern Munich star pushes for Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane’s relentless goalscoring form for Bayern Munich has once again placed him in direct conversation with football royalty. By finding the net yet again in Europe, the 32-year-old striker has

10 Sept 2026
Bayern MunichBreaking NewsBundesliga
Declan Rice Backs Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or as Arsenal Star Reflects on Consecutive Shortlist Nomination
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Declan Rice Backs Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or as Arsenal Star Reflects on Consecutive Shortlist Nomination

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has backed England team-mate Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after both players were named on the 30-man shortlist. Rice also detailed Arsenal’s relentless drive under Mikel Arteta as they aim to capture the Premier League title.

10 Sept 2026
ArsenalDeclan RiceFootball
Barcelona Deliver Statement Champions League Victory with 5-1 Rout of Feyenoord
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Barcelona Deliver Statement Champions League Victory with 5-1 Rout of Feyenoord

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona claimed a dominant 5-1 Champions League opener against Feyenoord, with Raphinha scoring twice as the Catalans extended their perfect start to the 2026/27 campaign.

9 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsChampions League
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Champions League Night Delivers Key Real Madrid and Manchester City Victories as European Picture Takes Shape

European football’s premier competition delivered another high-stakes round of action as Real Madrid secured a vital victory over Inter while Manchester City pushed past Porto on the UEFA Champions

8 Sept 2026
Alexis Mac AllisterAtletico MadridChampions League
Champions League Night Delivers Key Real Madrid and Manchester City Victories as European Picture Takes Shape
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Champions League Night Delivers Key Real Madrid and Manchester City Victories as European Picture Takes Shape

European football’s premier competition delivered another high-stakes round of action as Real Madrid secured a vital victory over Inter while Manchester City pushed past Porto on the UEFA Champions

8 Sept 2026
Alexis Mac AllisterAtletico MadridChampions League
Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé Lead 30-Man 2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist
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Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé Lead 30-Man 2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist

The official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or has been revealed in full, setting the stage for a landmark edition of football’s most prestigious individual award. In a break with

8 Sept 2026
ArsenalBayern MunichBreaking News
Official 30-Man Shortlist for 2026 Ballon d’Or Revealed as Star Nominees Head Global Contenders
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Official 30-Man Shortlist for 2026 Ballon d’Or Revealed as Star Nominees Head Global Contenders

The race for football’s ultimate individual accolade is officially underway following the unveiling of the 30 official nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Among the headline names on the shortlist

8 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsFootballGianluigi Donnarumma
2026 Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year Nominees Announced as Spanish Managers Dominate Shortlist
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2026 Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year Nominees Announced as Spanish Managers Dominate Shortlist

France Football and the Ballon d’Or have officially revealed the five nominees for both the Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year awards. Mikel Arteta, Vincent Kompany, Unai Emery, Luis Enrique, and Luis de la Fuente lead a star-studded men’s shortlist.

8 Sept 2026
ArsenalAston VillaBayern Munich
Ballon d’Or Nominees Unveiled: Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal Lead Shortlist
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Ballon d’Or Nominees Unveiled: Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal Lead Shortlist

France Football has officially unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, underlining football’s decisive shift into a new era after more than a decade defined by Lionel Messi and

8 Sept 2026
BarcelonaBreaking NewsBundesliga
Nominees Confirmed for Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year Awards
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Nominees Confirmed for Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year Awards

The official shortlists for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Club of the Year awards have been confirmed, bringing together the most successful sides in global football over the past season. On the men’s side

8 Sept 2026
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Paul Pogba Claims Bruno Fernandes Would Be Top 3 Ballon d’Or Contender Outside Manchester United
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Paul Pogba Claims Bruno Fernandes Would Be Top 3 Ballon d’Or Contender Outside Manchester United

Paul Pogba believes Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has the quality to finish among the top three in the Ballon d’Or voting if he played for a club competing regularly for the Premier Leag

4 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsBruno FernandesEnglish Premier League
Rio Ferdinand snubs Mbappe and Messi, names his pick to win 2026 Ballon d’Or
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Rio Ferdinand snubs Mbappe and Messi, names his pick to win 2026 Ballon d’Or

Rio Ferdinand has backed Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, dismissing Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi from top spot. Kane’s exceptional scoring campaign with Bayern Munich has elevated him to the summit of individual football honors.

24 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsFootballHarry Kane
Inside the Ballon d’Or Voting System: How Football’s Highest Individual Honor Is Decided
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Inside the Ballon d’Or Voting System: How Football’s Highest Individual Honor Is Decided

An elite panel of 100 international journalists determines the winner of football’s ultimate individual accolade through a precise points system. Here is an in-depth breakdown of how the Ballon d’Or jury casts its votes and evaluates the world’s top talent.

24 Aug 2026
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