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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
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Haaland Brace Sinks Porto as Manchester City Launch Champions League Campaign in Style
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Haaland Brace Sinks Porto as Manchester City Launch Champions League Campaign in Style

Manchester City kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over FC Porto, guided by manager Enzo Maresca. Once again, Erling Haaland commanded the spotlight, dispatc

9 Sept 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Ryan Giggs Outlines Marcus Rashford’s Path to Old Trafford Redemption
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Ryan Giggs Outlines Marcus Rashford’s Path to Old Trafford Redemption

Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand dissect Marcus Rashford’s situation at Manchester United, explaining how the forward can regain top form and rebuild his bond with the Old Trafford crowd.

8 Sept 2026
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Champions League Season Preview: Beckham, Henry, and Premier Analysts Frame the 2026/27 Race
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Champions League Season Preview: Beckham, Henry, and Premier Analysts Frame the 2026/27 Race

Europe’s elite clubs are set to resume the UEFA Champions League as the 2026–27 league phase kicks off this week. The competition enters its third season under the 36‑team league format, with ea

7 Sept 2026
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La Liga Lights, World Cup Drama, and Derby Glory Define Massive Night Across Global Football
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La Liga Lights, World Cup Drama, and Derby Glory Define Massive Night Across Global Football

Real Betis welcomed Real Madrid to La Cartuja on Friday night in a fixture shaped by familiar faces, selection questions and the contrasting ambitions of two evolving squads. Isco and Dani Ceballos gr

4 Sept 2026
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Lionel Messi Retires from International Football After Historic Argentina Career

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing a definitive close to a 21-year career with Argentina. The 39-year-old’s international journey began with a friendly against

31 Aug 2026
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Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe Address Real Madrid Dynamic Ahead of Bayern Munich Clash
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Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe Address Real Madrid Dynamic Ahead of Bayern Munich Clash

Real Madrid’s attacking partnership between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior remains under close scrutiny as the club prepares for a crucial Champions League quarterfinal against Bayern Munich.

28 Aug 2026
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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
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 100-Goal Milestone as Al-Nassr Seal Championship Glory
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 100-Goal Milestone as Al-Nassr Seal Championship Glory

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr have begun the 2026–27 Saudi Pro League season as defending champions after ending the club’s long wait for a league title in May. Their championship-winning 2025–

24 Aug 2026
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Rio Ferdinand Backs Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d’Or After Staggering Goalscoring Feats
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Rio Ferdinand Backs Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d’Or After Staggering Goalscoring Feats

Rio Ferdinand has declared Harry Kane as the sole frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d’Or following the striker’s second European Golden Shoe triumph. The former England defender highlighted Kane’s record-breaking season, placing him behind only Lionel Messi in historic single-season goal tallies.

23 Aug 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 977 Career Goals with Landmark Al Nassr Strike
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 977 Career Goals with Landmark Al Nassr Strike

Cristiano Ronaldo kicked off his 2026–27 Saudi Pro League campaign in historic fashion, netting the 977th official goal of his senior career during Al-Nassr FC’s resounding 4-0 victory over Al-Riyad

23 Aug 2026
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