Football
Lamine Yamal: Ballon d'Or Race Is Me and Mbappe
Yamal tells Movistar+ he and Mbappe are the two best players in the world, saying his trophy haul this year makes him the deserving Ballon d'Or winner.
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Mbappé Makes His Case for the Ballon d'Or
Mbappé says last season's form set him apart, invoking Messi and Ronaldo as the standard-bearers of an award he believes only special players win.
Lamine Yamal named among Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees
Barcelona place three players on France Football's 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist, while Pedri, Dani Olmo and Raphinha miss out.
Messi Earns 17th Ballon d'Or Nomination
Messi joins the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, one behind Ronaldo's record of 18 nominations, as Ronaldo misses the list entirely.
Harry Kane favourite for 2026 Ballon d'Or, Ronaldo snubbed
Kane leads the 30-man shortlist after 73 goals for Bayern, with Messi, Mbappe and Yamal as rivals; Ronaldo misses out despite his Saudi title.
PSG move to extend Kvaratskhelia's contract to 2030
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks to extend Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's deal before the Ballon d'Or, aiming to raise his wages and lock in terms early.