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Real Madrid: Mbappé matches a Cristiano Ronaldo record
Having scored 13 goals in just 9 matches, Kylian Mbappé is already carrying Real Madrid and is edging closer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s record standards in the merengue shirt.… -
Champions League: Mourinho laments the lack of training after Benfica’s defeat to Chelsea
José Mourinho regretted the lack of training time with his players after Benfica’s defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League, while seeing encouraging signs in his team’s performance.… -
Champions League: Victor Osimhen makes history
Victor Osimhen became on Tuesday the first Nigerian to score ten goals in the Champions League after his decisive penalty in Galatasaray’s victory over Liverpool. Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker,… -
Champions League: Real Madrid earn a 5-0 win over Kairat Almaty
With a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid comfortably beat Kairat Almaty (5-0) this Tuesday in the Champions League. A victory that allows the Merengues to take the… -
Champions League: official lineups for Kaïrat Almaty vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid faces Kaïrat Almaty this Tuesday (17h45, GMT+1) in the second matchday of the first round of the Champions League. The official lineups of both teams have… -
Champions League: PSG squad to face Barça
PSG coach Luis Enrique has revealed the list of players selected to face Barça this Wednesday in the Champions League. Several key players are missing. PSG take on… -
La Liga : Real Madrid thrashed by Atlético in a crazy derby
Despite goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Guler, Real Madrid suffered a heavy defeat to Atlético (2-5) this Saturday in La Liga. A loss that could play into… -
Champions League: With Salah, Liverpool’s squad to face Galatasaray
Liverpool has named 21 players for their trip to Istanbul in the Champions League this Tuesday against Galatasaray. Salah, Alisson and Van Dijk will be on the trip.… -
Mourinho: “I remain the greatest manager in Chelsea’s history”
In a press conference before the showdown with the Blues, Benfica coach José Mourinho insisted that he remains “the greatest manager in Chelsea’s history,” pointing to his three… -
Barça – Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid – Atlético, the matchups of the Spanish Super Cup
The matchups for the Spanish Super Cup have been announced. The competition will take place next January in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Football Federation has unveiled the Final… -
Manchester United: Xavi already sees himself on the Red Devils’ bench
Under pressure after Manchester United’s catastrophic start to the season, Ruben Amorim already sees his job being eyed by Xavi, who is ready to pounce on the opportunity.… -
Bayern Munich: Harry Kane dethrones Ronaldo and Haaland
By scoring his 100th goal for Bayern in just 104 matches, Harry Kane edges ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland, setting a new record for the fastest… -
Inter Miami: Sergio Busquets announces his retirement from the sport
Spanish midfielder for Inter Miami, 2010 World Cup winner, Sergio Busquets, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 MLS season. Spanish midfielder for Inter Miami, Sergio… -
The Ballon d’Or Isn’t Made of Gold: The Manufacturing Secrets of the Highly Coveted Trophy
Neither solid gold nor a simple trophy, the most prestigious prize in football is the result of a craftsman’s work of about a hundred hours. Contrary to what… -
Libyan financing: Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy
The Paris criminal court delivered its verdict on 25 September 2025 in the case of Libyan financing of Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential campaign. The former French president was… -
“An incredible striker, but not authoritative enough,” Rooney on Haaland
Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, expressed his reservations about Erling Haaland’s game. Admirative of the Norwegian’s efficiency, he nonetheless regrets a lack of authority and urges him… -
Rooney: “Cristiano Ronaldo is a killer, but I love Messi”
Wayne Rooney says he feels no animosity toward Cristiano Ronaldo, while reaffirming his admiration for Lionel Messi’s talent. Wayne Rooney sought to clarify his position regarding Cristiano Ronaldo.… -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : Yamal was left out because of his age, according to Javier Tebas
The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, believes that Lamine Yamal was denied the 2025 Ballon d’Or because of his age, despite his outstanding season with FC Barcelona.… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: upstaged by Dembélé, Lamine Yamal comforted by his 25-year-old girlfriend
Having failed to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, claimed by Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal can console himself in the arms of his girlfriend, singer Nicki Nicole, who sent… -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : France joins Argentina at the top of the all-time winners list
With Ousmane Dembélé’s coronation, France joins Argentina at the top of the list of nations with the most Ballon d’Or titles (8 trophies each). Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, crowned… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Neymar outraged by Raphinha’s 5th-place finish
In a social media post, Neymar criticized the overall Ballon d’Or 2025 ranking, with Raphinha landing in 5th place. And the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or is… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Mbappé 7th, Salah 4th, the overall standings
Discover the overall ranking of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The title went to Ousmane Dembélé, who lifted the trophy ahead of Yamal and Vitinha. The winner of the… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Kylian Mbappé reacts to Ousmane Dembélé’s win
Kylian Mbappé also reacted to Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. And the Real Madrid forward congratulated his fellow Frenchman. The winner of the… -
Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Aitana Bonmati takes the women’s Ballon d’Or
Having scored a hat-trick for PSG, Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or. In the women’s category, the trophy went to Bonmati Aitana, who claimed the prize for… -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : Iniesta won’t choose between Dembélé and Yamal
Andrés Iniesta refused to name a favorite between Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, both in contention for the Ballon d’Or 2025. Former Barça great Andrés Iniesta shared his… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: only only two African players in the top 10
Only two African players appear in this year’s Ballon d’Or top 10. African football will be represented this year by two of its biggest figures in the final… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Luis Enrique voted coach of the year, Donnarumma best goalkeeper
Winner of the Champions League with PSG, Luis Enrique was voted Coach of the Year at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony taking place in Paris. Gianluigi Donnarumma was… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Lamine Yamal retains the Kopa Trophy
The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony is taking place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. In contention for the crown, Lamine Yamal has just won the Kopa… -
Barça: Rashford sanctioned for being two minutes late to training
Author of an assist in Barça’s 3-0 win against Getafe in the Liga last week, Marcus Rashford was sanctioned by his coach Hansi Flick for being two minutes… -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : follow the ceremony live here
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place this Monday, September 22, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Follow the ceremony…