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Ballon d’Or results in full as Harry Kane beats Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to men’s prize

Alexia Putellas claimed her third Ballon d’Or in a chaotic ceremony in London

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Lamine Yamal says he shouldn’t have won Golden Boy award as he chases Ballon d’Or

Yamal was vying for the first Ballon d’Or of his career but was pipped to the award by Harry Kane

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who should win football’s biggest individual honour tonight?

Here’s how the top 10 contenders, including Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal, rank in the race to lift the Ballon d’Or ahead of tonight’s ceremony

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Spain crowned world champions as France miss out and England claim bronze

Spain compressed Argentina to claim the first 48-team World Cup and conclude a 39-day extravaganza of 104 matches, 308 goals at 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

How Spain conquered the world by making football beautiful again

Spain's World Cup triumph over Argentina was more than the culmination of an unbeaten campaign—it was the validation of a footballing philosophy built on possession, collective brilliance and unwavering belief, reaffirming their status as the game's new standard-bearers.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Paredes, Eric Garcia at centre of post-final altercation after Spain's World Cup win

Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The decisive goal came from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute of the match. Tempers flared after the final whistle, leading to a confrontation between players from both sides. Argentina's Enzo Fernandez was sent off…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi

Rodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Torres' extra-time strike seals Spain's second World Cup as Argentina finish with 10 men

Substitute Ferran Torres struck 37 seconds into the second period of extra-time to edge Spain past a 10-man Argentina and give his side a second World Cup trophy.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19

Argentina’s World Cup final performance was a disgrace to Lionel Messi’s legacy

WORLD CUP FINAL : Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and disrupting, writes Richard Jolly from the New York Stadium

The Independent UK · Jul 19

World Cup final player ratings: 9/10 for architect of Spain triumph but Argentina villain gets 3/10

Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second World cup triumph for La Roja

The Independent UK · Jul 19