Barcelona reject Manchester United approach for Fermin Lopez
Barcelona have made it clear that Fermin Lopez is not available for transfer, despite Manchester United’s interest in signing the...
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Lionel Messi backed by six countries despite fifth-place finish
Lionel Messi was ranked first by voters from six countries in the 2026 Ballon d’Or, despite finishing fifth overall in...
Howe’s Manchester United opportunity hinges on more than a change of manager
Eddie Howe is emerging as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, but any move to Old...
Spain’s Ballon d’Or voter explains why Mbappe edged Yamal
Jose Felix Diaz, Spain’s representative in the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting, says Kylian Mbappe was his preferred choice ahead of...
Kane’s Ballon d’Or support revealed as only Mexico and Ivory Coast left him out
Harry Kane featured in the top 10 of every Ballon d’Or voting list except those submitted by journalists from Mexico...
Lionel Messi’s surprise Ballon d’Or vote gives Ibrahim Maza a place in Kopa Trophy top 10
Lionel Messi was the only former Ballon d’Or winner to include Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza among his three choices...
Simeone closes in on landmark La Liga milestone after transforming Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone is one La Liga victory away from reaching 344 wins and drawing level with Atletico Madrid great Luis...
Vinicius Junior’s Ballon d’Or campaign draws votes from only eight journalists
Vinicius Junior finished 17th in the final Ballon d’Or standings after a difficult season with Real Madrid and Brazil, with...
FWZ beat Ultra Chmicha 5-4 to win Kings League MENA Split 1
FWZ, led by Kuwaiti content creator “Fawaz”, were crowned Kings League MENA Split 1 champions after beating Morocco’s Ultra Chmicha...
Al Shabab’s 6-1 victory over Al Ahli sparks a wave of online taunts
Al Shabab used a series of posts on social media to mock Al Ahli after recording a historic 6-1 victory...
Mohammad Fakhreddine brings landmark MMA career to an emotional close
Lebanon’s Mohammad Fakhreddine has retired from mixed martial arts after a distinguished career that established him as one of the...
Bernardo Silva gives Mourinho a new route to rebuild Real Madrid’s midfield
Real Madrid’s revival under Jose Mourinho has been driven not only by tactical adjustments but also by the return to...
Pusic removed as Al-Ahli Saudi weigh Zekri and Conceicao after Al-Shabab rout
Al-Ahli Saudi have reportedly dismissed manager Marino Pusic following their 6-1 defeat by Al-Shabab in the Roshn Saudi League, with...
Paris St-Germain setback leaves Real Madrid in pole position for Jay Jay Gabriel
Jay Jay Gabriel has rejected Paris St-Germain’s latest offer and reaffirmed his wish to continue his career in Spain, strengthening...
Mbappe one goal away from completing La Liga scoring set
Kylian Mbappe will face Racing Santander on Sunday aiming to score against a 24th different La Liga opponent and preserve...
Barcelona defensive crisis puts Brian Farinas in line for Alaves start
Barcelona could hand Brian Farinas his first appearance for the senior team against Deportivo Alaves on Saturday, with the youngster...
Kylian Mbappe leads Paraguay’s Ballon d’Or voting despite World Cup row
Kylian Mbappe was ranked first by Paraguay’s representative in the voting for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, despite a bitter dispute...
Diaw sets higher standards after Al Shabab’s 6-1 victory over Al Ahli
Al Shabab goalkeeper Mory Diaw says he was not completely satisfied with his side’s 6-1 win against Al Ahli in...
Saudi Ballon d’Or voter recognised among four who identified every leading 2026 contender
French newspaper L’Equipe has identified four members of the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting panel who correctly selected the 10 players...
Messi seventh as Portugal journalist’s Ballon d’Or vote puts Yamal first
The 2026 Ballon d’Or voting by Portuguese journalist Antonio Tadia has placed Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal at the top, while Lionel...