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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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La Rochelle offer Jack Nowell one-year deal as England winger weighs return home
La Rochelle have offered 33-year-old Jack Nowell a new one-year contract with an option for a second, but the former England and Lions winger is holding out for a straight two-year deal and has interest from clubs in England and Japan.
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Olise and Kane, two Londoners at the heart of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony
Michael Olise and Harry Kane, both born in London, represent Bayern Munich at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday evening in the English capital. Kane is among the top favorites alongside Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.
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OM scrapes past Le Havre 4-3 but Genesio sharply rebukes substitutes
Trailing 4-0 entering the final 15 minutes, Le Havre nearly pulled off a comeback against OM at the Vélodrome on Sunday. After the narrow 4-3 victory, Bruno Genesio privately criticized his substitutes, including Maupay and Gomes.
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Nico Williams reveals he rejected PSG and Arsenal to stay at Bilbao
The Spanish winger for Athletic Bilbao confirmed at a press conference that he declined concrete approaches from PSG and Arsenal, in addition to FC Barcelona, over the past three summer transfer windows, stating he never considered leaving the Basque Country.
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Ratcliffe puts Lausanne-Sport up for sale as INEOS retreats from sports empire
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has quietly circulated a sales prospectus for Swiss Super League club Lausanne-Sport, the first football club he ever bought, as INEOS continues to shed sporting assets beyond Manchester United.
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France vow to end New Zealand tour with a win after second heavy defeat in Whangarei
Tour captain Alexandra Chambon insists France can still claim a victory in Christchurch on Saturday, despite a 31-12 loss to the Black Ferns at Whangarei — their second defeat in seven days following an 81-12 hammering in Hamilton.
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Sarina Wiegman extends England contract to 2029 after back-to-back Euros triumphs
Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension to remain England Women's head coach until at least 2029. The Dutchwoman has led the Lionesses to two European Championship titles and a World Cup final during her tenure.
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Carrick arrives at Carrington as United weigh sacking after third straight heavy defeat
Michael Carrick drove into Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Monday as the club's hierarchy — including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe — prepared to decide his future, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann emerging as frontrunners to replace him.
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Ankle injury: Xavi Espart sidelined for seven weeks after Clasico
Injured during Barcelona's defeat to Real Madrid (1-2), Xavi Espart has suffered a right ankle syndesmosis injury. The left-back will be unavailable for approximately seven weeks and is not expected to play again in 2026.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Dembélé defends title as final rankings revealed Monday in London
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place Monday evening at London Palladium. The complete rankings are revealed from 5 p.m., with thirty nominees including five French players, and a winner expected just before 11 p.m.
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Ratcliffe puts FC Lausanne-Sport up for sale as INEOS sporting retreat widens
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS has placed Swiss club FC Lausanne-Sport on the market, with global consultancy Alvarez & Marsal distributing sales prospectuses to potential investors. The move follows INEOS also seeking a buyer for French club OGC Nice and ending sponsorship deals with the All Blacks and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Fleetwood boss Lawlor urges players to embrace Arsenal Carabao Cup tie without fear
League Two Fleetwood host Premier League leaders Arsenal at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup fourth round, with a quarter-final place at stake. Manager Matt Lawlor has called on his side to respect but not fear the Gunners.
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Fernandes likes 'don't care' post and publicly questions Carrick's tactics after United bench snub
Bruno Fernandes was left as an unused substitute in Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, then appeared to signal his discontent by liking a social media post about loyalty — the latest in a pattern of public frustrations from the club captain.
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Furlong cited for alleged genital grab and faces ban that could end his Nations Championship
Leinster and Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong has been cited by the URC after allegedly grabbing Munster's Gavin Coombes in the groin during Saturday's interpro derby. If found guilty under Law 9.27, Furlong could miss Ireland's entire Nations Championship campaign.
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Pereira vows to drop back to light heavyweight if Pavlovich defeats him at UFC 335
Alex Pereira says a second consecutive heavyweight loss would send him straight back to 205 pounds, but the former two-division champion insists he expects to beat Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 in Las Vegas.
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Chelsea target £100m move for Nico Paz as Real Madrid's buyback looms
Chelsea are monitoring Como's Nico Paz, with Italian reports claiming the Blues are prepared to pay over £100m for the 22-year-old Argentinian. Real Madrid hold an €80m buyback clause for the summer of 2027, making any deal both complex and costly.
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Ballon d'Or 2026 Leaves Paris for London, Dembélé Candidate for His Own Succession
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place on Monday, October 26 at London Palladium. Ousmane Dembélé, the defending champion, is among the thirty nominated men, a first since Benzema in 2023.
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Dembélé, Lepaul, Koné: Zidane without three attackers before November squad announcement
With two weeks until his second squad announcement, France manager Zinédine Zidane sees Estéban Lepaul and Manu Koné join Ousmane Dembélé on the injury list, complicating his choices for Nations League matches in Italy and against Turkey.
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