BALLON DOR
Bayern star Harry Kane accepts Ballon d'Or won't change haters' opinion of him
Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane insists he has little interest in winning over his English critics, believing those who understand football have always recognised his abilities.
Flick backs Yamal to bounce back for Barcelona after Ballon d'Or disappointment
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has praised Lamine Yamal's response to missing out on the Ballon d'Or, insisting the young forward has shown the right mentality ahead of Saturday's La Liga meeting with Alaves.
Harry Kane ends 25-year wait for England with Ballon d'Or triumph
Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner after a remarkable season for Bayern Munich and England, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to football's most prestigious individual award.
Lewandowski backs Barcelona's Yamal for Ballon d'Or but tips Olise and Kane as challengers
Robert Lewandowski has backed Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or while identifying Bayern Munich attackers Michael Olise and Harry Kane as potential challengers for football's most prestigious individual award.
Lamine Yamal: Ballon d'Or more than just about goals and statistics
Lamine Yamal believes the Ballon d’Or should recognise more than goals and statistics.
Kylian Mbappe hopes to dedicate first Ballon d’Or to Africa
Kylian Mbappe says his African heritage remains an important part of his identity and that, if he wins the Ballon d'Or for the first time, he would dedicate the achievement in part to the continent.
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