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What the Biggest 2026 Ballon d’Or Nominees Have Said About Their Chances

The fight for soccer’s highest individual prize is heating up.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

The Most Expensive Rosters in World Soccer

Billions have been spent to cultivate soccer’s most expensive rosters.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

Uefa announces 2029 Champions League final hosts as Wembley misses out

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

Supercomputer Predicts Final Champions League Table After Matchday 1

The leading contenders refused to stumble at the start of their respective campaigns.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11

Ranking All 36 Teams After Champions League Matchday 1

Many of Europe’s behemoths laid down a marker with thumping victories.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11

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 · Sep 11

Manchester United thrash Sabah in Champions League return as Fabregas's Como shine in European debut

Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4-0 rout of Sabah on Thursday, with Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scoring. Bayern Munich thrashed Bodo/Glimt 5-0 as Ballon d'Or nominees Michael Olise struck twice and Harry Kane scored, while Cesc Fabregas's Como impressed on their…

France 24 · Sep 10

Man Utd’s Historic European Cup Milestone Is Fitting for a Club That Has Carried England’s Torch

The Red Devils dismantled Sabah in a 4–0 win, with goals from Cunha, Fernandes, Šeško and Martínez.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10

Como celebrate dream Champions League debut as Bayern Munich run rampant against Bodo/Glimt

There were wins for Como and Bayern Munich on their first night of Champions League action while Fenerbahce were held to a draw

The Independent UK · Sep 10

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10