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Kylian Mbappé's Alleged Ballon d'Or Snub: No Hard Feelings or No Fake Smiles?

Kylian Mbappé's restrained reaction to Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or has divided social media, though available reports indicate he applauded and had previously praised Kane.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27

Ballon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win big, Arsenal star receives trophy as Spain stars dominate

Lamine Yamal is a three-time Kopa Trophy winner, while Kane also shares the goalscoring award on an historic night for the England captain

Evening Standard · Oct 26

Alexia Putellas wins Women’s Ballon d’Or for third time

The Spanish forward captained Barcelona to a quadruple, including a third Champions League in four years

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Ballon d’Or 2026 Winners: Full List

The good and the great of the game descended upon London for soccer’s answer to the Oscars.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 26

‘We Have to Change’—Barcelona Stars Hint at Worrying Reason for El Clasico Defeat

Hansi Flick and multiple Barcelona players alluded to a specific issue that compromised their performance in the defeat against Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 26

Jose Mourinho Ruthlessly Breaks Down How to Beat Barcelona

The Real Madrid manager’s late substitution was key to victory.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 26

‘Liars’—Kylian Mbappe Goes on the Attack After Real Madrid’s Clasico Win

Mbappé continued his phenomenal scoring record against Barcelona.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 26

Three roles and a goal: USMNT’s ‘super player’ Alex Freeman is breaking out for Villarreal

The Orlando City product scored his first goal in La Liga, playing three positions in a comeback win over Valencia

The Guardian - US · Oct 26

Jose Mourinho produces vintage knee slide after beating Barcelona in El Clasico

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, including a dramatic 88th minute winner, as Real Madrid handed Barcelona their first defeat of the season

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Who votes for the Ballon d'Or award?

World’s best player is set to be crowned - but who votes for them?

Evening Standard · Oct 26