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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman to win Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England in 2025-26, including 12 at the World Cup as England reached their best finish since 1966.
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All Blacks Sevens and Fiji drawn together as Dubai Sevens pools set for season opener
New Zealand and Fiji will renew one of rugby sevens' fiercest rivalries at the Dubai Sevens on November 28-29, joined in Pool B by Paris Olympics gold medallists France and improving Spain. Defending champions South Africa headline Pool A alongside Australia, Argentina and the USA.
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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait for football's top prize
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium on Monday night, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England last season. He is only the fifth Englishman to win the award.
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Arteta warns Arsenal to respect Fleetwood or risk Carabao Cup embarrassment
Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal players to take nothing for granted against League Two Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup fourth round, while also expressing confidence that striker Viktor Gyokeres will soon end his goalscoring drought.
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Yamal claims Kopa Trophy for third straight year and dedicates it to runner-up Cubarsí
Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or gala for the third consecutive year, recognising the best under-21 player in the world. The Barcelona and Spain winger immediately credited teammate Pau Cubarsí, who finished as runner-up.
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Putellas claims third Women's Ballon d'Or after leading Barcelona to historic quadruple
Alexia Putellas won the Women's Ballon d'Or for a third time on Monday in London, ending Aitana Bonmati's three-year reign. The 32-year-old captained Barcelona to a quadruple last season, including a third Champions League title in four years.
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PSG Retains Best Club Award at Ballon d'Or with Consecutive Champions League Title
Named best club of the year for the second consecutive time at the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, PSG confirmed its European dominance after winning back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles.
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Jock Campbell, Hunter Paisami and Josh Flook depart Queensland Reds after contract conclusions
Queensland Reds have farewelled three Wallabies backs — Jock Campbell, Hunter Paisami and Josh Flook — along with prospects Frankie Goldsbrough, Will McCulloch and Hamish Muller, as all six players leave the club at the end of their contracts.
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Ilona Maher returns to Eagles Sevens squad for New Zealand preseason tournament
Ilona Maher has been named in the USA Women's Eagles Sevens 15-player squad for an invitational tournament in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand — her first rugby appearance since the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Schiff warns Red Bull's knife-edge car is costing Verstappen and Hadjar at crucial stage
Broadcaster Naomi Schiff says Red Bull's narrow operating window is hurting both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, after start-line failures derailed their races at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
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Ballon d'Or website accidentally publishes Kane, Mbappé and Yamal as winners hours before ceremony
France Football inadvertently posted pre-written winner announcements for multiple nominees — including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal — on the official Ballon d'Or website hours before Monday's gala at The London Palladium.
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Vasseur pinpoints Q3 collapse and Bottas VSC as Ferrari's twin US GP regrets
Charles Leclerc finished second at the United States Grand Prix, but Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes a Q3 blunder and a late virtual safety car triggered by Valtteri Bottas's Cadillac retirement cost the Scuderia a double podium — and possibly the win.
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Yamal wins Young Talent award at 2026 Ballon d'Or as Spain dominate early honours
Lamine Yamal claimed the Men's Young Talent of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium on Monday, with Spain and Barcelona collecting multiple early prizes including the Men's Coach of the Year for Luis de la Fuente.
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Yamal wins third consecutive Kopa Trophy and pays tribute to Cubarsí
Lamine Yamal claimed the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year on Monday evening at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. The Barcelona prodigy immediately paid tribute to his teammate Pau Cubarsí, whom he felt was more deserving.
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Yamal dedicates Golden Boy award to Cubarsi as he targets first Ballon d'Or
Lamine Yamal won the Golden Boy for the second time but insisted Barcelona team-mate Pau Cubarsi deserved the prize more. The 19-year-old is now in contention for the Ballon d'Or after leading Spain to World Cup glory and scoring 24 goals for Barcelona last season.
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Debris on lap eight cost Verstappen second place at the US Grand Prix, says Mekies
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has attributed Max Verstappen's pace drop at the United States Grand Prix to debris damage sustained on lap eight, while also acknowledging that a faulty clutch and radio blackout ruined team-mate Isack Hadjar's race.
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Rennie admits Darry is 'unlucky' as All Blacks lock depth forces him out of tour squad
Sam Darry has been dropped from the All Blacks' 36-man Nations Championship squad for the end-of-year Northern Tour despite impressing in five Tests this year, with coach Dave Rennie citing extraordinary depth at lock as the reason for the omission.
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Lamine Yamal wins third consecutive Kopa Trophy as Barcelona dominate young player award
Lamine Yamal claimed the 2026 Kopa Trophy for the third year running, cementing Barcelona's grip on the award for best under-21 footballer in the world. Teammate Pau Cubarsi, named Best Young Player at the 2026 World Cup, was his closest challenger.
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Thauvin on fire with Lens, Zidane could recall him to France squad in November
With 14 decisive contributions in 12 matches this season, Florian Thauvin is a serious candidate for a call-up from Zinédine Zidane for November's international break, when France will face Italy and Turkey in the Nations League.
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Askhabov disqualified and suspended after attacking Ekson during timeout at Dominance FC 8
Khusein Askhabov's first-round TKO victory over Reinaldo Ekson at Airtox Dominance FC 8 in Copenhagen on Oct. 17 has been overturned to a disqualification after the Danish MMA Federation ruled he attacked his opponent during a timeout. Askhabov and his cornermen received 12-month suspensions.
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