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Ballon d’Or Young Talent of the Year: All nominees

Ballon d’Or Young Talent of the Year: All nominees

FC Barcelona dominates the nominees of the 2026 Kopa Trophy.
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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe enters top five all-time Champions League scorers

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe enters top five all-time Champions League scorers

Kylian Mbappé can't stop scoring in the early part of the 2026-27 season.
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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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Club America, Scarlett Camberos are Ballon d'Or nominees in Liga MX Femenil first

Club America, Scarlett Camberos are Ballon d'Or nominees in Liga MX Femenil first

It's a pair of firsts for the Liga MX Femenil as Club América and its captain are recognized for a strong 2025-26 campaign.
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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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Australian Fashion Council to Debut 12 Designers at Paris Fashion Week Showroom

Australian Fashion Council to Debut 12 Designers at Paris Fashion Week Showroom

Australian Fashion Council to Debut 12 Designers at Paris Fashion Week Showroom
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Women’s Ballon d’Or: Top 30 nominees

Women’s Ballon d’Or: Top 30 nominees

Who will be named the best female player in the world this year?
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Kylian Mbappe backs himself for Ballon d'Or win, but says voters will decide

Kylian Mbappe backs himself for Ballon d'Or win, but says voters will decide

The French star feels should be hailed as the best player in the world thanks to his La Liga and World Cup campaigns but knows there will be debate.
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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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Arsenal at Napoli Champions League preview: injuries, suspensions, & predicted lineups

Arsenal at Napoli Champions League preview: injuries, suspensions, & predicted lineups

The Gunners kick off their Champions League campaign with a trip to Italy
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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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An eternal chapter closed: Reflecting on Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement

An eternal chapter closed: Reflecting on Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement

A tribute to the GOAT as he says goodbye to Argentina and international football loses its biggest star.