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Champions League power rankings: All 36 teams ranked after matchday one

Unsurprisingly, holders Paris Saint-Germain take top spot after the first week, but who are their closest challengers?

The Independent UK

Liverpool injury update: Bradley Barcola, Cody Gakpo, Milos Kerkez latest news and return dates

Andoni Iraola hit by new triple concern ahead of Fulham clash in Premier League

Evening Standard

Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win, Latest Odds

There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

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Man United legend claims club turned down chance to sign Kylian Mbappe

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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.

France 24

PSG rout Slovan Bratislava to launch Champions League campaign

Ferran Torres hit a hat trick and Ousmane Dembélé scored twice on Wednesday night as Paris Saint-Germain crushed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 to launch the defence of their Champions League title.

Radio France Internationale

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

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Sports Illustrated Predicts Wednesday’s Champions League Matchday 1 Scores

Arsenal, Barcelona, Liverpool and defending champions PSG are all in action.

Sports Illustrated

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

Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win the Yashin Trophy

Ten goalkeepers have been nominated for the France Football award.

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win Men’s Club of the Year

The prize will be contested by the five teams deemed to be the best in class.

Sports Illustrated

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 Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony? Date, contenders and how to watch

Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the top contenders for the men’s award

The Independent UK

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.

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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

The Economic Times

2026 Ballon d’Or: PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich among Club of the Year nominees as Harry Kane emerges as favorite. Check full list of contenders

The much-anticipated 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place in London on October 26. This esteemed award will recognize outstanding performances spanning from August 2025 to July 2026. The forthcoming FIFA World Cup, hosted in North America, is expected to sway the final nominations significantly. Among the frontrunners,…

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Kopa Trophy Nominees

The full list of nominees for the 2026 Kopa Trophy has been unveiled, with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal vying to win the award for a third consecutive season. Award

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Yashin Trophy Nominees

The game’s best goalkeepers will be heralded at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.

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Who will win Champions League this season? 'Favourites' Arsenal predicted to suffer more final heartbreak

Mikel Arteta’s Gunners may be hotly tipped, but a resurgent European powerhouse is being favoured

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Coach of the Year Nominees

Five coaches from men’s and women’s soccer are up for a prize named after the legendary Johan Cruyff.

Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Champions League Winner After League Phase Draw

The numbers have been crunched, and they reveal that this year’s competition will certainly not disappoint.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking All 18 Champions League Matchday 1 Fixtures

The Champions League league phase returns with some mouthwatering fixtures on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

The Worst Transfers of the 2026 Summer Window

Ludicrous sums were shelled out across world soccer during another massive summer of spending.

The Independent UK

Rating every Liverpool signing under Richard Hughes after £670m spend

Liverpool’s sporting director has decided to leave Anfield after overseeing a period of heavy spending

Radio France Internationale

PSG boss Enrique plays down slow start to Ligue 1 campaign after Monaco defeat

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique on Saturday played down his side's faltering start to the 2026/2027 Ligue 1 season following a 2-1 home defeat to Monaco.

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