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Ballon d'Or website accidentally publishes Kane, Yamal and Mbappe as winners before ceremony
The official Ballon d'Or website posted three separate pre-written winner articles for Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe hours before the 2026 ceremony at the London Palladium, before quickly deleting them.
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England Under-15s walk off pitch at World Cup after alleged racist abuse by Ireland player
England's Under-15 players abandoned their World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland in Azerbaijan on Monday after an alleged racist incident, with FIFA confirming they are investigating and referring the matter to an independent disciplinary committee.
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Ballon d'Or website accidentally publishes Kane, Mbappé and Yamal coronation articles
The official Ballon d'Or website mistakenly published three articles announcing the respective victories of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, inadvertently revealing the top 3 of the 2026 edition before the ceremony.
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Kane Heavy Favourite, Mbappé Reignites 2026 Ballon d'Or Race After Clasico Brace
Hours before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony at London Palladium, Harry Kane dominates predictions with 63% odds on Polymarket, while Kylian Mbappé's brace at the Clasico has significantly narrowed the gap with Lamine Yamal.
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Howe's United arrival could trigger £70m move for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall
Manchester United are weighing a managerial change with Eddie Howe the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick, and reports suggest Howe's appointment would accelerate United's pursuit of Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall, valued at a minimum of £70 million.
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England U15s walk off at World Cup after racism allegation against Republic of Ireland
England's Under-15 side abandoned their Fifa World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland in Azerbaijan after a racism allegation, with Ireland leading 4-1 when coach Matt Thorpe beckoned his players off the field.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Winner Announced After 22:47 Tonight in London
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place Monday evening at London Palladium. With Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane as main contenders, the winner's name will be revealed around 22:47 French time.
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Social unrest: Lorient-Brest postponed, Nice-Rennes and Lyon-Angers threatened on October 31
For the third consecutive week, Saturday social movements are disrupting Ligue 1's schedule. The Lorient-Brest match from Matchday 9 has already been postponed to Monday, November 2, while Nice-Rennes and Lyon-Angers remain uncertain.
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Zidane absent from 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, Diallo to represent FFF
France manager Zinedine Zidane will not attend the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony at London Palladium on Monday evening. FFF president Philippe Diallo will ensure institutional representation of French football.
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Carrick's Manchester United future hangs in balance after crisis talks at Carrington
Michael Carrick spent just over three hours at Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Tuesday before departing at 5pm, as senior club figures held crisis talks over his future following a winless run of eight games.
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Richarlison convicted of running red light in £60k Corvette after rejecting retraining course
Tottenham forward Richarlison was convicted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court after being caught driving through a red light on north London's A41 in his £60,000 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The 29-year-old, frozen out by manager Roberto De Zerbi this season, received a £200 fine and three penalty points.
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Van Dijk urges Liverpool's £364m attack to prove themselves after Salah's departure
Virgil van Dijk praised Liverpool's new-look forward line after a 2-0 win over Brighton but insisted the club's £364m attacking quartet must deliver consistently to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah.
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Ballon d'Or carries no official prize money — but winners earn millions anyway
France Football awards no direct cash prize to the Ballon d'Or winner, yet the accolade routinely triggers lucrative contract bonuses and endorsement deals. The 2026 edition is shaping up as a two-horse race between Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.
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Sheikh Mansour injects £100m into City Football Group after Man City's guilty verdict
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has pumped a further £100 million into the City Football Group via a new share issue, even as the club pursues an appeal against being found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges.
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Carrick faces United sack as break clause smooths path to Nagelsmann or Howe
Michael Carrick's two-year contract at Manchester United is believed to contain a break clause, with the club already assessing replacements including Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe after winning just twice in 12 matches this season.
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Kane, Mbappe and Yamal battle for 2026 Ballon d'Or as leak prompts action ahead of London ceremony
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is held at the London Palladium on Monday, with Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal the leading contenders for the men's award. Alexia Putellas is the favourite for the women's prize.
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Ratcliffe favours Howe to replace Carrick as United weigh two manager options
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is understood to prefer Eddie Howe as Manchester United's next manager, with Michael Carrick facing the sack after eight games without a win and a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
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Haaland, Fernandes and Kane among nominees as 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony opens in London
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is underway at the London Palladium, with Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, and bookmakers' favourite Harry Kane all in contention for the men's award.
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Ballon d'Or 2026 full standings revealed as Kane, Mbappé and Yamal lead men's race
The complete nominee lists for the 70th Ballon d'Or have been announced, with Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal among the frontrunners for the men's award at a ceremony hosted by Thierry Henry and Kate Scott at the London Palladium.
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Kate Scott and Thierry Henry reunite to host 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium
Kate Scott and Thierry Henry bring their celebrated CBS Sports chemistry to the London Palladium on Monday to present the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal among the leading contenders for the award.
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