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Ballon d'Or: $264,000 in suspicious bets reveal massive leak
Anonymous bettors placed $264,000 across twelve hastily created accounts on Polymarket, accurately predicting the Ballon d'Or top five won by Harry Kane days before the ceremony, raising serious insider trading allegations against France Football.
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Mbappé beaten by Kane for Ballon d'Or: one disappointment too many at 26
Kylian Mbappé launched an unprecedented media campaign to win his first Ballon d'Or, but it was Harry Kane who was crowned in London. The Real Madrid striker experienced the defeat as a particularly brutal blow, according to observer Dave Apadoo.
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Carrick on the brink as Manchester United weigh Howe and Nagelsmann after Bournemouth humiliation
Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach is under severe threat after three hours of talks on Monday failed to resolve his future, following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that left the club 16th in the Premier League.
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Haaland's headed goals surge 30% as Maresca and father Alfie reshape City's attack
Erling Haaland has already scored six headed goals for Manchester City this season — 46% of his total — a dramatic improvement on previous campaigns driven by deliberate practice and Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's cross-heavy system.
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Mourinho Saves His Job at Real Madrid with Mbappé's Brace in El Clásico
Under threat of being replaced by Didier Deschamps if he lost, José Mourinho delivered on the pitch: Real Madrid won 2-1 at Barcelona thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappé, including a goal in the 87th minute.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: France Football accuses PSG of bungling campaign that cost Dembélé
No PSG player finished in the top 5 of the 2026 Ballon d'Or despite eight nominees. Vincent Garcia, director of France Football, points to a flawed internal communication strategy that undermined defending champion Ousmane Dembélé.
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Third at the Ballon d'Or, Lamine Yamal leaves ceremony in tears behind sunglasses
Favored to become the youngest winner in history at 19, Lamine Yamal finished third in the 2026 Ballon d'Or behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. His disappointment was visible, and his camp was quick to express its anger.
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Women's Ballon d'Or 2018: When Martin Solveig Asked Hegerberg if She Could Twerk
At the inaugural Women's Ballon d'Or ceremony on December 3, 2018, DJ Martin Solveig asked newly crowned winner Ada Hegerberg if she knew how to twerk — a remark that sparked international outrage.
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Ratcliffe backs Eddie Howe as United's winless run reaches eight games
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly favouring Eddie Howe as his preferred managerial candidate, with Michael Carrick under mounting pressure after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth extended the club's winless run to eight matches.
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Wirtz plays down ankle scare as Liverpool climb to fourth with Brighton rout
Florian Wirtz has moved to ease concerns over an ankle injury sustained during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton on Sunday, a result that lifted Andoni Iraola's side to fourth in the Premier League after four consecutive victories.
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Kane wins Ballon d'Or 2026 in tight race against Mbappé
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in a particularly close vote. According to France Football's editor-in-chief, the gap between the top two was smaller than the 41 points that separated Rodri from Vinicius Jr in 2024.
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Ratcliffe backs Eddie Howe to replace Carrick as United board split over next manager
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly favouring Eddie Howe as Manchester United's next manager, with INEOS aligning behind director of football Jason Wilcox's preference — though a board divide remains, with head of recruitment Christopher Vivell pushing for Julian Nagelsmann.
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Hoeness rules out Olise departure: "I'm not worried at all"
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness dismissed rumours of Michael Olise's transfer to Real Madrid, reminding that the French winger is tied to the Bavarian club until 2029.
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Atletico block Alvarez January exit as Arsenal submit offer for teenage midfielder Mora
Atletico Madrid have confirmed they will not allow Julian Alvarez to leave in January, ending Arsenal's hopes of signing the striker this winter. The Gunners have moved quickly on an alternative, submitting an offer for Club Tijuana's teenage attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora.
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Wilson-Esbrand embraces elder-statesman role at City as contract expiry looms
Josh Wilson-Esbrand is set to start Manchester City's EFL Trophy decider at Port Vale on Tuesday, with Under-21 boss Oli Reiss praising the 23-year-old's influence on younger players despite his likely summer departure.
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, edging out Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé after scoring 73 goals for club and country. The Bayern Munich striker is the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
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Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or, pipping Mbappé and Yamal
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on Monday, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to become the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker delivered an emotional speech dedicating the prize to his wife Katie Goodland and their four children.
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Carrick survives Manchester United crisis talks despite worst league start in 40 years
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager after Monday talks between technical director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada at Carrington, less than 24 hours after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club in their worst league position in four decades.
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Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or with 73-goal season, ending England's 25-year wait
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or at London Palladium, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England. The 33-year-old becomes the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
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Harry Kane claims maiden Ballon d'Or to end England's 25-year wait for a winner
Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or for the first time, becoming the first English winner in 25 years. The Bayern Munich striker edged out Kylian Mbappe and World Cup winner Lamine Yamal at a ceremony held in his hometown of London.
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