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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeLamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. …
This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Barca's YamalCitizen Digital
… (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his Ballon d'Or winning forward Ousmane Dembele for a "marvellous" performance as the French club began their bid to claim a third straight Champions League title with a big victory on We …
Luis Enrique hails 'marvellous' Dembele as PSG win big in Champions LeagueCitizen Digital
Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or By AFP September 08, 2026 09:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick hugs Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Yamal as …
Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'OrCitizen Digital
Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploits By AFP September 07, 2026 07:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring a hat-trick a …
Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploitsThe Standard
… y VocalizeReal Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe addresses a press conference at the Ciudad Real Madrid training ground in Madrid on September 7, 2026. [AFP] Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Monday it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or …
Mbappe embraces Ballon d'Or talk after historic World Cup exploitsCitizen Digital
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or By AFP August 29, 2026 06:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring a hat-trick and his team's fourth goaldu …
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'OrCitizen Digital
… arted last week," Kane said. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The 33-year-old forward is among the favourites for the Ballon d'Or …
Kane confirms talks on Bayern extensionCitizen Digital
… He has extra incentive to start well this season, with the Ballon d'Or to be awarded in October in London. …
Ruthless Bayern target treble as rivals reboot on Bundesliga returnCitizen Digital
… If it were not for Messi, Xavi surely would have won the Ballon d'Or, an award he finished third in three times in a row, behind only Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta. …
'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch footballCitizen Digital
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever' By AFP August 20, 2026 10:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane at the Golden Shoe award ceremony honorin …
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d'Or after 'best season ever'Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain is fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he has not managed to get over the heartbreak despite trying over the summer. Arsenal play Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain is fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he has not managed to get over the heartbreak despite trying over the summer. Arsenal play Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG's Vitinha scored a late goal in the 81st minute to break a 2-2 tie, with Fabian Ruiz adding a fourth as PSG defeated Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a Champions League match at the Parc des Princes. PSG secured their third victory in three matches in this season's competition as reigning champions.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich will host English champions Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League without winger Michael Olise, who is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in a minute during Bayern's 3-3 draw with Viking. Olise, who has nine goals and five assists in 10 games this season, was sent off after throwing a ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic's head following an initial foul.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday with 10 PSG players (including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele) and three Barcelona players—including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri—among the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees to be announced next week in London.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler netted a spectacular opener and Yan Diomande added a goal as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 away on Saturday, with substitute Ousmane Dembele missing a penalty in the 72nd minute but later scoring and providing assists. The win extended PSG's streak to four consecutive Ligue 1 victories and moved them to the top of the French league standings.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona defeated 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points. Coach Hansi Flick praised teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who scored in the match, as the best player in the world.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 10 wins across all competitions this season with a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal playing a key role in the win by creating goals for Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane earned his 125th England cap, matching Peter Shilton's men's record, after scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Czech Republic. With 91 international goals, Kane said he will not rule out eventually catching Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads the all-time charts with 146.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane will draw level with Peter Shilton's 125 appearance record if he plays in Tuesday's Nations League match against Czech Republic. The 33-year-old striker is already England's record goalscorer with 89 goals.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in their first home match since winning the World Cup in July, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 at home in the UEFA Nations League, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic. Spain's match was their first home fixture since winning the World Cup in July.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente said his team can improve further after extending their unbeaten run to 39 games by coming from behind to defeat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League, their first match since winning the World Cup for the second time.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said an upcoming friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will allow Lionel Messi to retire from international football on his own terms. Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, announced his retirement at age 39 and was included in the squad by Scaloni for the farewell match.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the World Cup triumph is not enough, with the team seeking to improve as they return to action against England in the Nations League on Saturday. De la Fuente signed a contract extension keeping him with the team until 2032.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe expressed confidence on Tuesday that he will win the Ballon d'Or, citing his status as top scorer at the World Cup and in the Champions League and La Liga, though his teams did not win those competitions.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho acknowledged that his Real Madrid team cannot control matches ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, having struggled to finish off opponents despite creating multiple chances in their opening games.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig from Chelsea, hoping to rediscover the enjoyment of football and re-establish himself as an attacking threat after a stalled career at Stamford Bridge.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, 19, told Movistar Plus he believes he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world and deserves the Ballon d'Or this year following La Liga success with Barcelona and World Cup victory with Spain.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Paris Saint-Germain began their Champions League campaign with a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, with forward Ousmane Dembele scoring the opening two goals. Coach Luis Enrique praised Dembele's performance as the French club bids for a third straight Champions League title.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane confirmed negotiations have started on extending his deal beyond 2027. The 33-year-old said the first meeting occurred last week and expressed hope to continue at the club while noting details still need to be discussed.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich, fresh off winning the double and scoring 122 Bundesliga goals in 2025-26, aim for the treble in the new season while rivals have undergone a reboot to close the gap. Kane, Olise and Diaz led Bayern's record-breaking campaign, which saw them lose just one of 40 domestic matches.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Xavi Hernández, newly appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, vowed to restore the attacking football style the Oranje are known for. He said playing offensive, dominating football will bring better results after the team's disappointing recent World Cup campaign.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season. The 33-year-old said he hopes to win the Ballon d'Or after what he calls his "best season ever," during which he scored 73 goals for club and country.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →