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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

Sports Illustrated Predicts Thursday’s Champions League Matchday 1 Scores

Manchester United celebrate their return to Europe’s premier club competition by facing one of this season’s debutants.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

Arsenal find the missing piece and may finally be ready to win the Champions League

Napoli 0-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta’s side spurned a huge number of chances in Naples but Martin Odegaard came through to kick off their Champions League campaign with a win

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Harry Kane and Alessia Russo among nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been nominated for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been nominated for the women’s award

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

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 · Sep 8

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 · Sep 8

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 · Sep 8

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,…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

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

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

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

Evening Standard · Sep 8