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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
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
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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
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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
Liverpool Complete Blockbuster £120m Signing of PSG Star Bradley Barcola
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Liverpool Complete Blockbuster £120m Signing of PSG Star Bradley Barcola

Liverpool have secured the high-profile capture of French international winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for £120m (€140m). The 23-year-old arrives at Anfield as a double Champions League winner following a meteoric rise from Lyon’s youth system.

3 Sept 2026
Bradley BarcolaBreaking NewsFootball
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
World Cup Glory and Club Dominance Set Up Open Race for 2026 Ballon d’Or
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World Cup Glory and Club Dominance Set Up Open Race for 2026 Ballon d’Or

With the 2025-26 season and the FIFA World Cup completed, Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal headline an unusually tight race for football’s ultimate individual award. Voters now face a difficult choice ahead of the ceremony in London.

24 Aug 2026
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Ferran Torres Scores Twice on PSG Debut to Salvage Rennes Draw
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Ferran Torres Scores Twice on PSG Debut to Salvage Rennes Draw

World Cup winner Ferran Torres came off the bench to score two late goals on his Paris Saint-Germain debut, rescuing a 2-2 draw against Rennes. The Spanish forward overturned a two-goal deficit to keep the French champions’ momentum alive.

23 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsFerran TorresFootball
Maresca’s Tactical Vision Under Fire as Manchester City Face Life After Guardiola
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Maresca’s Tactical Vision Under Fire as Manchester City Face Life After Guardiola

The global stage of the FIFA World Cup continues to captivate football fans worldwide, recently highlighted by a high-stakes quarter-final clash between France and Morocco. In a repeat of their iconic

23 Aug 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
‘For me, the pretty clear number one’: Toni Kroos backs Dembele to break Ballon d’Or mold
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‘For me, the pretty clear number one’: Toni Kroos backs Dembele to break Ballon d’Or mold

Former Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has ignited the Ballon d’Or debate by naming Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele as his clear favourite, shaking up a race currently dominated by Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. With Dembele chasing a historic French win, Kroos’s endorsement threatens to rewrite the narrative of this season’s most prestigious individual prize.

21 Aug 2026
Ballon d'OrFootballLigue 1
Harry Kane Sets Sights on Ballon d’Or After Collecting Second European Golden Shoe
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Harry Kane Sets Sights on Ballon d’Or After Collecting Second European Golden Shoe

Harry Kane’s record-breaking debut season at FC Bayern Munich secured him the prestigious European Golden Shoe. He claimed the award by scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga, as the accolade strictly cou

21 Aug 2026
Bayern MunichBreaking NewsBundesliga
Harry Kane Targets Ballon d’Or Crown After Golden Shoe Triumph
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Harry Kane Targets Ballon d’Or Crown After Golden Shoe Triumph

Fresh off claiming his second European Golden Shoe in Munich, Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d’Or following a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich. The England captain heads into the World Cup boasting an incredible goalscoring record and domestic double success.

19 Aug 2026
Bayern MunichBreaking NewsBundesliga
Ranking the World’s Best: The Top 10 Footballers in the Game Right Now
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Ranking the World’s Best: The Top 10 Footballers in the Game Right Now

The 2026 World Cup has come and gone, leaving an indelible mark on the football world. As the game’s biggest names took to the stage in North America, it’s the perfect time to assess who’s leading the pack. From Erling Haaland’s phenomenal goal-scoring record to Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup prowess, the competition for the top spot is fierce

9 Aug 2026
Breaking NewsErling HaalandFootball
PSG Strengthen Attack with Maghnes Akliouche Signing
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PSG Strengthen Attack with Maghnes Akliouche Signing

Paris Saint-Germain have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of French attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco. The 24-year-old France international has joined the Ligue 1 champions on a five-year deal, with reports suggesting the transfer fee to be around €50 million. Akliouche’s arrival is expected to strengthen PSG’s attacking lineup, which already boasts talents like Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

6 Aug 2026
FIFA World CupFootballFrance
PSG Set to Complete Maghnes Akliouche Transfer After €50m Fee Agreed
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PSG Set to Complete Maghnes Akliouche Transfer After €50m Fee Agreed

Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of completing their first major transfer of the summer, with Maghnes Akliouche set to join from Monaco for a fee of €50m. The attacker is expected to provide backup to the club’s elite front three, and his signing marks a significant move for the French giants. According to Fabrizio Romano, Akliouche is already on his way to Paris to finalize the deal.

6 Aug 2026
Fabrizio RomanoFootballItalian Serie A
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