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Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe: Who Really Deserves the Ballon d’Or?

The two superstars have put forward their cases for the award.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

Another dog’s breakfast over VAR for the new and rebranded Pro Ref

In today’s Football Daily: Manchester is blue (in the face after more VAR woe)

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Lamine Yamal’s Three-Word Message Ignites Ballon d’Or Feud With Kylian Mbappe

The two Clásico rivals are in pursuit of soccer’s greatest individual prize.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

Three Takeaways From Barcelona’s Sloppy Win Against Levante

Barcelona’s dominant start to the their La Liga title defense continued on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Levante: Lamine Yamal Matches Thrilling Lionel Messi Feat

La Blaugrana stay three points clear in La Liga with latest high-scoring win.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13

Levante vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Hansi Flick’s defending champions are looking to make it five wins in a row.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12

The Six Youngsters Kylian Mbappe Believes Are Set for Stardom

The former teenage sensation is now turning the spotlight on the next generation.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12

Pedri Falls Agonizingly Short of Longstanding Lionel Messi Record at Barcelona

The midfielder now sits behind the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in the club’s history books.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 12

Champions League review: Irish heroics, rejected resignations and Mourinho’s return

The league phase has begun. From Olise’s continued excellence to Sabah’s pub cleaner turned quiz contestant turned manager, there was plenty to talk about

The Guardian - US · Sep 11

20 Players Lighting Up the Early Stages of the 2026–27 Season

Barcelona, Chelsea and Man City stars have been delighting audiences early in the campaign.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10