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Football: As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

The trophy will be presented on October 26, while the final sprint began on September 8 when France Football, the award organiser, released the list of 30 candidates to succeed Ousmane Dembele. The ceremony will be in London, even though only five of the 30 nominees play in the English…

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Lamine Yamal explains why he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or over Kylian Mbappe

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Lamine Yamal names his only Ballon d’Or rival – and it’s not Harry Kane

Lamine Yamal is aiming to win his first Ballon d’Or next month

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Champions League: Iraola celebrates Liverpool win against Atletico Madrid

Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a winning start in Europe's top competition. Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal also opened their campaigns with victories as the tournament's leading clubs got off the mark.

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Barca star Lamine Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or

Yamal, 19, thought he had played very well while winning trophies for club and country but said he was happy to let others decide whether he deserved the prize. The teenager, Mbappe, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are the main candidates to win the award at the ceremony…

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Lionel Messi and three Arsenal stars among nominees as shortlist revealed

David Raya can count himself unlucky to miss out

Evening Standard

When is the Ballon d'Or 2026? Date, nominees, favourite and odds as shortlist revealed

London hosts football’s most prestigious awards ceremony for the first time

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The juxtaposition of Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid’s defining Champions League season

Mbappe enters his third season at Real Madrid having yet to win a trophy, following another stunning World Cup with France that raises more expectations at the Bernabeu

The Independent UK

Arsenal dodged a bullet with Vinicius Jr – he was always doomed to disappoint

Arsenal nearly landed the biggest transfer of the summer; they should be glad they didn’t

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Liverpool agree terms with alternate PSG attacker, as Bradley Barcola deal stalls: report

Liverpool are looking to bring in a star attaker before the transfer window closes

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PSG bolsters star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain has signed Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year contract. The French club reportedly paid fifty million euros for the World Cup hero. Torres previously played for Barcelona after joining from Manchester City in 2022. He reunites with coach Luis Enrique, who gave him his international debut. This…

The Economic Times

Is PSG v Aston Villa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Super Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Super Cup showdown

The Independent UK

Vinicius Jr is staying at Real Madrid: and he's making a huge mistake

Vinicius Jr had a golden opportunity at Arsenal - but looks like treading the same water at Real Madrid

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Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race after nominees announced?

Here’s how the top 10 contenders rank in the race to lift the Ballon d’Or in October

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Ousmane Dembele in talks to leave Paris Saint-Germain: report

Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele could be about to depart PSG, with talks having begun over a move to Saudi Arabia

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Harry Kane favourite for Ballon d’Or as odds revealed

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Who is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after the World Cup? Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Rodri lead race

After a thrilling World Cup 2026, the sport’s top individual prize will be decided in October in London, with England and Bayern Munich’s Kane the current favourite

The Economic Times

Who won FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs England match? Third-place playoff delivers 10-goal World Cup classic

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 in a dramatic playoff match. England secured their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966. Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France, finishing the tournament with a record 10 goals. The high-scoring contest became the highest-scoring third-place playoff…

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HENRY WINTER: Jude Bellingham is England's next captain and he proved it in 20 minutes - because of course he did

FROM MIAMI: England and France played out a 10-goal thriller in the most redundant of circumstances - and yet it was a classic

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs France: Bukayo Saka brilliance as Djed Spence delivers again

Much-changed Three Lions bounce back from Argentina heartbreak by securing third place in remarkable fashion

The Economic Times

France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026: Lineup, key players, prediction, team stats, injury news

France and England will compete for third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both European giants aim to finish their campaigns on a high note. Didier Deschamps will manage France for the final time after a successful tenure. Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane will be crucial.…

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to Golden Boot award again

Messi loses out to Mbappe once again

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World Cup 2026 Third Place Playoff: France vs. England Predictions

France vs. England at Hard Rock Stadium, July 18. Mbappe leads France as narrow favorites for bronze. Our pick, predictions, and betting angle inside.

Evening Standard

England vs France: World Cup bronze final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Old rivals lock horns in third-place play-off

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'A rude awakening': How France reacted to shock World Cup semi-final no-show

Tournament favourites were brushed aside in meek fashion by Spain

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