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BALLON D’OR REGRESSION | OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

BALLON D’OR REGRESSION | OPEN THREAD | SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho TALENT RECESSION INDICATOR A major talent recession indicator is when Ballon d’or nominees are practically begging and lobbying for the Ballon d’or in their public interviews. The interviews from Lamine and Mbappe are strategically released by the […]

Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup

Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup

The international break in soccer will offer the last chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina

Madrid Daily: Huijsen’s ban, Mbappé’s Mourinho praise, and Alaba’s next move

Madrid Daily: Huijsen’s ban, Mbappé’s Mourinho praise, and Alaba’s next move

Valdano and Benito assess Madrid’s tactical problems as recovery work and the pursuit of JJ Gabriel continue.

Monthly Dossier: September, 2026

Monthly Dossier: September, 2026

A monthly series – evaluating Real Madrid’s performances, tracking chance creation, territorial control and responses to changing scorelines across La Liga and Europe

Bayern Munich News: Is Real Madrid keeping Lennart Karl on its radar?; Niklas Süle hits Oktoberfest; and MORE!

Bayern Munich News: Is Real Madrid keeping Lennart Karl on its radar?; Niklas Süle hits Oktoberfest; and MORE!

Germany starts its new era vs. a strong Dutch side later today.

Kylian Mbappé Reveals Near-Transfer to Liverpool in 2016, Citing Mother's Preference

Kylian Mbappé Reveals Near-Transfer to Liverpool in 2016, Citing Mother's Preference

Kylian Mbappé Reveals Near-Transfer to Liverpool in 2016, Citing Mother's Preference

‘We’re a great family’ – Lamine Yamal shares his verdict on Barcelona’s summer signings

‘We’re a great family’ – Lamine Yamal shares his verdict on Barcelona’s summer signings

There’s a strong bond in the dressing room already.

More support for Bayern Munich star Harry Kane to win Ballon d’Or

More support for Bayern Munich star Harry Kane to win Ballon d’Or

The FC Bayern star has backers.

‘My greatest strength’ – Lamine Yamal talks up Ballon d’Or hopes as he aims to follow in footsteps of Lionel Messi & Ronaldinho

‘My greatest strength’ – Lamine Yamal talks up Ballon d’Or hopes as he aims to follow in footsteps of Lionel Messi & Ronaldinho

The teenager says the trophy should be given to the player “you enjoy watching.”

Bayern Munich News: A masterplan to get Manchester City’s Erling Haaland?; Bayern eyeing Morgan Gibbs-White?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich News: A masterplan to get Manchester City’s Erling Haaland?; Bayern eyeing Morgan Gibbs-White?; and MORE!

Could FC Bayern make a blockbuster move for Erling Haaland down the road?

Real Madrid statement claims La Liga president Tebas is incapable of leading

Real Madrid statement claims La Liga president Tebas is incapable of leading

Real Madrid put out a statement against La Liga president Javier Tebas after the leader posted about the coverage of officiating after a recent loss.

Opinion: Real Madrid Are Too Deep To Rely On The Same Players Over And Over Again

Opinion: Real Madrid Are Too Deep To Rely On The Same Players Over And Over Again

These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. One of the things I firmly believe in with respect to this Real Madrid roster is that they are too deep to not […]