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FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Ballon d'Or 2025: Deschamps excluded from nominations, four Spaniards in the race
Didier Deschamps has failed to secure a nomination for the Johan Cruyff Award for best coach at the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony. Luis de la Fuente and Luis Enrique emerge as the main contenders, alongside Arteta, Emery, and Kompany.
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Quiñones becomes only second Mexican nominated for Ballon d'Or after record World Cup
Julián Quiñones has been named on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after scoring four goals at the World Cup and 33 in 31 Saudi Pro League appearances — only the second Mexican player ever nominated, following Guillermo Ochoa in 2007.
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Kane, Mbappé and Yamal among 30 nominees as Dembélé eyes back-to-back Ballon d'Or
France Football revealed the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist on Tuesday, with Harry Kane's 73-goal season, Kylian Mbappé's all-time World Cup goals record and Lamine Yamal's breakthrough all earning nominations alongside defending champion Ousmane Dembélé.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: 30 nominees revealed, Mbappé and Rodri among top contenders
France Football has unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony set for London on October 26. Kylian Mbappé, the World Cup's top scorer, and Rodri, captain of world champion Spain, are among the main favorites.
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Deschamps writes to Cherki after World Cup to predict bright future
Days after stepping down as France manager, Didier Deschamps and his assistant Guy Stéphan personally sent a message to Rayan Cherki, encouraging him to master his frustrations to fully flourish with the national team.
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Pochettino waits on Banks' nationality call and urges caution over teenage sensation Sullivan
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that 19-year-old German-American defender Noahkai Banks remains undecided on his international future and will miss the upcoming camp, while warning that 16-year-old Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan must be protected from premature hype.
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Pochettino vows cultural overhaul at USMNT in apparent dig at Pulisic's World Cup rest decision
Mauricio Pochettino has pledged to change the mindset and standards within the United States men's national team, making comments widely interpreted as a rebuke of Christian Pulisic's decision to skip the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup to preserve freshness for the World Cup.
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Kane dismisses retirement talk at 33, citing Messi and Ronaldo as inspiration to play into his late 30s
Harry Kane has firmly ruled out any talk of retirement, saying he is at the peak of his physical and mental powers at 33. The Bayern Munich striker pointed to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric as proof that elite footballers can thrive deep into their late 30s.
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Belgium withdraws Infantino support over Balogun red-card suspension controversy
The Royal Belgian Football Association has refused to back Gianni Infantino's re-election as Fifa president, citing a lack of transparency over the Folarin Balogun red-card ruling that allowed the USA forward to play against Belgium at the World Cup.
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Lizarazu refuses to vote for Mbappé for 2026 Ballon d'Or due to lack of trophies
Despite being La Liga's top scorer and World Cup 2026 top scorer, Kylian Mbappé won no collective trophies this season. For Bixente Lizarazu, this disqualifies him outright from the Ballon d'Or.
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Fabian Ruiz claims Ballon d'Or after Champions League and World Cup double
Winner of the Champions League with PSG and the World Cup with Spain, Fabian Ruiz openly declares himself a candidate for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony to be held on 26 October in London.
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Infantino resurfaces at Women's Under-20 World Cup amid growing calls to resign
Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance at the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Saturday, weeks after abandoning his controversial $20 billion World Cup sell-off proposal that drew widespread opposition from Fifa member associations and triggered legal action from Uefa.
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The 30 Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees unveiled Tuesday, ceremony in London on October 26
France Football will announce Tuesday the 30 players in contention for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, in a context dominated by Spain's World Cup victory. The 70th edition ceremony will be held in London on October 26, a first.
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Marcos Llorente retires from Spain at 31 days after winning the World Cup
Atletico Madrid right back Marcos Llorente has retired from international football at 31, just weeks after helping Spain lift the World Cup. The 27-cap defender described the decision as deeply personal and said he had made up his mind before the tournament began.
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FA launches formal inquest with Tuchel after England's World Cup semi-final collapse against Argentina
The Football Association has held a detailed debrief with Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff following England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, with a formal performance review group set to examine what went wrong in the tournament.
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MLS record-breaker Cavan Sullivan, 16, targets USMNT call-up ahead of Manchester City move
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, who became MLS's youngest-ever player at 14, says he believes he can make an impact for the United States men's national team and is targeting a senior call-up before his expected move to Manchester City in 2027.
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Carlos Queiroz makes shock return as Ghana coach two months after World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as Ghana head coach just two months after stepping down following the Black Stars' round-of-32 elimination at the World Cup. The 73-year-old now faces the task of guiding Ghana through their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
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Zaïre-Emery confronted Deschamps to avoid repeating his Euro nightmare
Frustrated by remaining on the bench during the World Cup in the United States, Warren Zaïre-Emery requested a one-on-one meeting with Didier Deschamps to understand his place in the France hierarchy.
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FIFA's 10-match ban pushes Paredes toward Argentina retirement after World Cup brawl
Leandro Paredes has hinted he may retire from international football after receiving a 10-match ban and £66,000 fine for his role in a post-match brawl following Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain. The Boca Juniors midfielder says he has yet to speak with coach Lionel Scaloni but admits continuing "will be difficult."
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Orlando Gill joins Lille and closes the Mbappé controversy from the 2026 World Cup
Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill, at the centre of a controversy following France's round-of-16 match against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, has signed for Lille for approximately 4 million euros. He says he has made peace with the situation and maintains good relations with Ethan Mbappé.
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