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Lionel Messi reaches verbal agreement to buy Spanish Second Division side Eldense

Lionel Messi reaches verbal agreement to buy Spanish Second Division side Eldense

The GOAT is making moves.
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Soccer-Messi nears deal to acquire Spanish second-tier club Eldense

Soccer-Messi nears deal to acquire Spanish second-tier club Eldense

Sept 8 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi is close to completing a deal to buy Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, adding to his growing portfolio of football ownership interests, according to multiple reports in Spain.
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Men’s Ballon d’Or: Top 30 nominees

Men’s Ballon d’Or: Top 30 nominees

Did Kane do enough to edge out his top Ballon d’Or contenders?
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Who gets your vote for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards?

Who gets your vote for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards?

Time to talk individual awards.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Full list of nominees for most prestigious awards in football

Ballon d'Or 2026: Full list of nominees for most prestigious awards in football

The shortlist for the Ballon d’Or has been announced, along with the reveal of other top honors of additional awards.
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Vozinha earns Goalkeeper of the Year nomination at Ballon d'Or

Vozinha earns Goalkeeper of the Year nomination at Ballon d'Or

Vozinha's fairytale year continued on Tuesday, Sept. 8 as he was nominated for the men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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‘I’ll be forever grateful’ – Pedri reveals thoughtful Lionel Messi gesture at Barcelona

‘I’ll be forever grateful’ – Pedri reveals thoughtful Lionel Messi gesture at Barcelona

A GOAT on and off the pitch.
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Rose Lavelle earns lone USWNT nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Rose Lavelle earns lone USWNT nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Rose Lavelle was the lone American nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which announced its shortlist on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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6 stats from Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan

6 stats from Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan

Vini equalled a record set in 2008
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VAR image shows why Lamine Yamal’s goal was disallowed for Barcelona vs Valencia

VAR image shows why Lamine Yamal’s goal was disallowed for Barcelona vs Valencia

By a toenail.
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Eric Garcia trains with mask and tipped to return for Barcelona against Levante

Eric Garcia trains with mask and tipped to return for Barcelona against Levante

The versatile star could play at the weekend.
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Eric Garcia forced off injured for Barcelona after collision with Rodri

Eric Garcia forced off injured for Barcelona after collision with Rodri

The defender took a painful blow to the face.