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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 | History Defined

Serious England concern emerges and key talking points from Spain loss

Error-strewn performance undercut what might have been an encouraging evening for Three Lions

Evening Standard · Sep 26

England vs. Spain Player Ratings: Errors, Substitutes Decide Five-Goal Thriller

La Roja picked up a win in their first match since the 2026 World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26

England take positive step forward but Spain defeat reveals true level they must reach

England 2-3 Spain: A thrilling five-goal contest at Wembley ended in favour of the world champions as substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal showed off Spain’s technical excellence

The Independent UK · Sep 26

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Oyarzabal earns Spain Nations League win as England pay for Kane penalty miss

Harry Kane missed a penalty at 2-1 to England and then Spain recovered with goals from Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal as the world champions won 3-2

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

‘Thank You’—Lamine Yamal Details Emotional Embrace With Lionel Messi After World Cup Final

Lamine Yamal hugging Lionel Messi after the 2026 World Cup final is an image that will go down in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26

England ratings vs Spain: Harry Kane rues penalty miss as defender scores 3/10

Three Lions’ captain was unfortunate as he slipped taking spot-kick

Evening Standard · Sep 26

England 2-3 Spain: Nations League football – as it happened

England were 2-1 up when Harry Kane’s penalty hit the bar; the world champions made them pay

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

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Is England v Spain on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash

Everything you need to know ahead of England’s first game since the World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Harry Kane: Tottenham legend reveals why 'exceptional' England captain must win Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich talisman faces competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Harry Kane v Lamine Yamal at Wembley is the final twist in a bitter Ballon d’Or race

ENGLAND V SPAIN: England host world champions Spain in the Nations League on Saturday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere, where Harry Kane has the chance to stick it to his biggest Ballon d’Or rival – and most vocal critic

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Raphinha: ‘In my head I was leaving Barça, but a few small words can change you’

The Brazilian had thought his time at Barcelona was ending but now, he tells Sid Lowe, he is thriving as captain and the most potent No 9 in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Rodri Names His Six-Man Ballon d’Or Shortlist—And There’s a Theme

The Barcelona and Spain midfield snubbed some of the major contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24

Five Reasons Why Lionel Messi Should Win the Ballon d’Or

The Inter Miami superstar is chasing a famous ninth Ballon d’Or award.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24

Five Reasons Why Lamine Yamal Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Lamine Yamal could and probably should become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner in history.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

The 10 Biggest Controversies in Ballon d’Or History—Ranked

The winner of soccer’s most coveted individual prize is always fiercely debated.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Harry Kane responds to Lamine Yamal after Ballon d'Or barb

The race for the prestigious prize is the most fierce in years, and the Barcelona star has kicked off his campaign with a thinly veiled jab

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Quiz: Name the Ballon d’Or Top Threes Without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Some of the best players of the modern era finished behind the two icons over the years.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Lamine Yamal Sets Fascinating Personal Target

The Barcelona superstar gave an insight in his winning mentality.

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Lamine Yamal Changes His Mind About Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or Chances

Messi’s case for a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or has been a point of discussion for Yamal.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22

Five Reasons Why Kylian Mbappe Should Win the Ballon d’Or

The Frenchman really wants it. He probably deserves it too.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

‘Superior’—Lamine Yamal Risks Arsenal Ire With Telling Barcelona Revelation

Barcelona’s superstar forward gave an honest verdict on how the Catalans would fare against some of the best teams in the world.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

Five Reasons Why Ousmane Dembele Should Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or

The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is wide open as Europe’s elite vie for the ultimate individual honor.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

‘I Have My Suspicions’—Barcelona President’s Scathing Statement Ends Julian Alvarez Saga

The Atlético Madrid striker spent the summer at the top of Barcelona’s wish list.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

Raphinha and the Ballon d’Or: Why the World’s Most In-Form Player Is Not Nominated

The 30-player Ballon d’Or shortlist was recently released with Barcelona’s current leading light not spotlighted. But despite his recent goal glut, there’s good reason why Raphinha’s out of contention for the 2026 award.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

Lamine Yamal Responds to Jeers by Obliterating Vinicius Jr’s La Liga Record

Yamal compares favorably with Lionel Messi in the latest example of his prodigious talent.

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