Ansu Fati faces six-week lay-off after latest Monaco injury
Ansu Fati is expected to miss around six weeks after suffering another muscle injury while playing for Monaco. The 23-year-old...
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Thomas Tuchel hails Harry Kane after England captain wins 2026 Ballon d’Or
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or success represents official recognition from the football world for the England captain’s outstanding...
Ahmed El Gharhy plays down clash with Zamalek coach after الاهلي win
Ahmed El Gharhy has described his on-court argument with Zamalek head coach Mohamed Selim “Soly” as a brief exchange that...
Nasri: Kane’s Ballon d’Or victory overlooks his record in the biggest matches
Former Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri says Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or success was driven by his statistics rather than his...
Messi keeps Ballon d’Or hopes alive with unexpected top-five finish
Lionel Messi finished fifth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting after his performances for Argentina at the World Cup, keeping...
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad moves closer to private ownership
Al-Ittihad’s proposed sale has entered an advanced stage, with two consortiums submitting bids as the Saudi Pro League club moves...
Milan weigh move for Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United future comes under scrutiny
AC Milan are monitoring Bruno Fernandes’ situation at Manchester United as Ruben Amorim considers the possibility of being reunited with...
AS editor says Harry Kane was not his Ballon d’Or choice as voting details await publication
Jose Felix Diaz, editor of Spanish newspaper AS and Spain’s sole representative on the Ballon d’Or voting panel, has revealed...
Chinese companies cut ties with Kylian Mbappe over video involving Mao Zedong
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has lost partnerships with two major Chinese companies after a video in which he appeared...
Harry Kane says Tottenham helped make Ballon d’Or dream a reality
Harry Kane has thanked Tottenham Hotspur for helping him fulfil his ambition of winning the Ballon d’Or, while dedicating the...
Harry Kane ends England’s 25-year wait for Ballon d’Or glory
Harry Kane has become the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the Ballon d’Or, overcoming competition from...
Barcelona turn to Brian Farinas as Xavi Espart injury forces defensive rethink
Hans Flick is considering Barcelona midfielder Brian Farinas as an emergency option at right-back after Xavi Espart suffered an injury,...
Amanda Martins says Roma defender Wesley Franca recorded encounters with other women
Amanda Martins says her marriage to Roma defender Wesley Franca has ended after she discovered evidence of repeated infidelity, including...
Real Madrid celebrations masked by Mourinho’s familiar underdog narrative after El Clasico win
Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou has lifted the mood around the club, but the celebrations have...
Guti casts doubt on Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph with pointed London remark
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti has questioned Harry Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or victory in sarcastic terms, suggesting the outcome had...
Vote split between Spain’s stars opened door for Harry Kane, says Ballon d’Or chief
Vincent Garcia, editor-in-chief of France Football and head of the Ballon d’Or judging panel, says divided voting between Rodri and...
Laporta says Barcelona must respond to Clasico setback as he calls Flick ‘ideal’ coach
Juan Laporta has described Barcelona’s defeat by Real Madrid in the La Liga Clasico as a “harsh blow”, but insists...
Mustapha Hadji says Morocco’s Africa Cup claim is backed by the rules
Mustapha Hadji says Morocco are entitled to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title under the regulations of the Confederation...
Ballon d’Or voting: Harry Kane’s victory was not Spain’s top choice
Harry Kane was not the preferred winner of the Ballon d’Or for Jose Felix Diaz, Spain’s only journalist involved in...
Thomas Tuchel tells Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane: ‘The world recognises you now’
Thomas Tuchel has congratulated Harry Kane after the England captain won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying he has long since...