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20 Players Lighting Up the Early Stages of the 2026–27 Season

Barcelona, Chelsea and Man City stars have been delighting audiences early in the campaign.

Sports Illustrated

How Man Utd Missed Chance to Sign Kylian Mbappe Before Breakout Season Changed History

The Red Devils scouted the future superstar after being tipped off by a total stranger.

Sports Illustrated

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October

The Guardian - US

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Champions League: Madrid and Mbappé defeat Inter despite defensive lapses

Real Madrid won the headline clash of the first night of the Champions League against Inter (2-1). Kylian Mbappé, who kicked the first goal in, is now the fifth-highest scorer in the competition’s history.

France 24

Three Takeaways From Real Madrid’s Nervy, Wasteful, Victorious Champions League Opener

Los Blancos squeaked out a win over Inter Milan in their opening match of the league phase.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Inter Milan: Los Blancos Survive Mistake-Laden Affair

José Mourinho’s men were lucky to walk away with three points.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid somehow cling on to beat Inter on José Mourinho’s big night

Two goals in the first 23 minutes secured Real Madrid a 2-1 victory against Inter, who had pulled one back through Carlos Augusto, in the Champions League

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Dembélé leads PSG's nine-man charge for 2026 Ballon d'Or

The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé led the nine-strong Paris Saint-Germain contingent on the 30-player shortlist unveiled on Tuesday for the 2026 accolade as the world's best footballer.

Radio France Internationale

Kopa Trophy: Full List of Winners, Most Wins of All Time

No club has more Kopa Trophy winners than Barcelona.

Sports Illustrated

Messi, Mbappé and Kane headline Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha named for Yashin award

Eight-time laureate Lionel Messi is in the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé among the favourites to succeed France's Ousmane Dembélé. Cape Verde's Vozinha has been shortlisted for the goalkeepers' Yashin Trophy after his heroics at the recent World Cup.

France 24

Ballon d’Or 2026: All PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Nominations

Barcelona lead the way with 20 nominations across all available categories.

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Nominees

Sixty players across men’s and women’s soccer are vying for the game’s greatest individual prize.

Sports Illustrated

Forget the hype machine – it’s the minnows who offer European interest

In today’s Football Daily: Get ready for a Bigger Cup group stage that is baggier than MC Hammer’s trousers

The Guardian - UK

Before Champions League, Kylian Mbappé campaigns for Ballon d'Or

As the Champions League resumes, Real Madrid are hosting Inter Milan. Speaking at a press conference, Kylian Mbappé believes he has every chance of winning the Ballon d’Or.

France 24

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Real Madrid vs. Inter Milan—Champions League: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

José Mourinho takes on the club he guided to an unprecedented treble 16 years ago.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane Discuss Ballon d’Or Hopes As Clock Ticks

The battle for soccer’s greatest individual prize is as tight as it ever has been.

France 24

'This might be the year': Mbappé embraces Ballon d'Or talk after World Cup exploits

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé played up his chances of the winning the Ballon d'Or this year after scoring 10 goals at the recent World Cup to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Nominees for the prestigious award will be unveiled on Tuesday.

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Jose Mourinho Unleashes Vintage Rant That Overlooks Real Madrid’s Glaring Problems

Los Blancos dropped points away at Real Betis in a game dominated by old habits.

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Real Betis: Mbappe Stumbles for Mourinho’s First Defeat

Los Blancos spurned chance after chance on a frustrating night in Seville.

Sports Illustrated

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

José Mourinho faces a true test away at the Benito Villamarín.

Sports Illustrated

Best Players in La Liga: 2026–27 Power Rankings

The league’s biggest names have set Spain alight so far in 2026–27.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s FIFA/EA FC Rating History

In EA FC 27, Lionel Messi has climbed back among the game’s elite after a notable ratings drop in the previous edition.

International Business Times UK

Kylian Mbappé Named on List of 26 Alleged Kidnap Targets Linked to Teen Accused of Running Gang From Prison in France

An 18-year-old, known as 'Lester Z,' allegedly directed a kidnapping network from prison, targeting wealthy figures including Kylian Mbappé. Investigations continue into the extent of the criminal operations.

Sports Illustrated

One A, Two C’s—Grading Real Madrid’s 2026 Summer Transfer Window

Los Blancos have made some additions in an attempt to dethrone Barcelona.

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona breeze past Rayo but all eyes in Spain remain on Julián Álvarez

Hansi Flick is very happy to welcome Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona – but Julián Álvarez remains the ultimate prize

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