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With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

Paris Saint-Germain FC v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

📽️ | Vitinha 'waits 20 minutes' to swap shirts with Liverpool youngster

Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha proved that football is about more than just results with a heartwarming post-match gesture following his side's victory over Liverpool. Despite dominating the midfield battle at the Parc des Princes, the Portuguese international stayed behind long after the final whistle to fulfill a special promise.

Video: A classy gesture from Vitinha after beating Liverpool In the aftermath of his side’s hard-fought victory over Liverpool, Vitinha underlined his burgeoning reputation with a

In just 15 minutes on the pitch, the Portuguese star’s behaviour was laid bare for all to see. His every touch, glance and reaction spoke volumes about his current form, his relationship with team-mates and the pressure he is under. Observers noted his body language, his movement off the ball and his interactions with staff, building a detailed picture of a player in transition. This brief cameo offered richer insights than hours of analysis, underlining the importance of reading between the lines when judging a superstar’s performance.

Vitinha defends Dembele's brutal PSG tirade

Vitinha has jumped to the defence of Ousmane Dembele after the winger’s explosive public criticism of his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates sparked internal debate earlier this season. The Portuguese midfielder insists that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner was right to speak out and that reality check helped lift the squad.

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Paris Saint-Germain FC v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

📽️ | Jorgensen gifts PSG crucial goal with huge blunder

Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen endured a Champions League nightmare against Paris Saint-Germain. With the score locked at 2-2, his catastrophic passing error playing out from the back gifted Vitinha a cheeky lobbed goal. This horrific blunder sparked a late collapse, leaving Liam Rosenior’s side facing a massive 5-2 deficit ahead of the second leg and complicating their season entirely.

'It would be foolish' - PSG superstar responds to Madrid links

Paris Saint-Germain midfield metronome Vitinha has emphatically ended speculation linking him with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid. Despite being a long-term target for the reigning European champions, the Portuguese international has made it clear that his future remains in the French capital, describing any potential exit from the Parc des Princes as a lapse in judgement.

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The next Galactico? Real Madrid begin pursuit of PSG's Vitinha

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha is reportedly a priority target for Real Madrid as Los Blancos eye a midfield signing ahead of next season. The 25-year-old has become one of the world's best during his time in Paris and is now believed to be top of Real Madrid's list of transfer targets as they make plans for the future, which also include the likes of Endrick and Nico Paz.

GOAL's Team of the Champions League league phase

So there we have it! After a mammoth 144 games that included plenty of goals and drama, the curtain has been drawn on the league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League. Arsenal finished top of the table with a perfect record, while Manchester City secured automatic qualification to the round of 16 by the skin of their teeth. But three historic European giants have been eliminated already, in the form of Napoli, Marseille and Ajax.

Real Madrid line up Vinicius contingency plan involving Vitinha

Real Madrid are preparing for all eventualities as contract negotiations with Vinícius Junior continue to stall, with reports suggesting a contingency plan has already been mapped out. The Brazilian forward remains locked in talks over improved terms, holding firm on his financial demands while the club have so far refused to move beyond their most recent offer.

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No room for Kane in GOAL's European Team of the Season so far

With the halfway stage of the season upon us, the time has come to shine a spotlight on the players who have made the biggest impact across Europe's major leagues. But first, let's run through the lay of the land.

Enrique praises 'world class' Vitinha after Ballon d'Or claims

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique lavished praise on "world class" Vitinha as the Portuguese midfielder delivered one of the standout Champions League performances of the season in their 5-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Parisians twice fell behind at the Parc des Princes, but Vitinha’s exceptional hat-trick dragged the reigning European champions over the line in a match that exploded in the second half.

'Exceptional' Vitinha told to go for Ballon d'Or after PSG hat-trick

Former Paris Saint-Germain and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi was left stunned by Vitinha's Champions League hat-trick against Tottenham, labelling the Portuguese star as "exceptional". Matuidi believes Vitinha has "no limits" and is currently the "best midfielder in the world," urging him to emulate Luka Modric and challenge for the Ballon d'Or.

Vitinha discovers 'psychological' secret after first-ever hat-trick

Vitinha produced the performance of his life as Paris Saint-Germain beat Tottenham 5-3 in a wild Champions League encounter at the Parc des Princes. The midfielder scored his first-ever career hat-trick, inspiring a comeback after PSG trailed twice on the night. With the French champions closing in on a top-eight league-phase finish, the win underlined Vitinha’s growing influence in Luis Enrique’s project.

Frank backs PSG's Vitinha to win Ballon d'Or amid Spurs praise

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has backed Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha to win the Ballon d'Or, while praising his side's display in a 5-3 Champions League defeat to the French giants. Spurs twice led the defending champions in Paris but Luis Enrique's team stormed back with a stunning second-half display. The Danish manager tipped his hat to the north London team and also the world-class Portuguese.

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: Jude Bellingham's strongest position on the pitch is as the central attacking midfielder in the #10 role; however, he has show tremendous adaptibility by playing either as a false 9 or as a central midfielder, while also occasionally functioning as a left midfielder.
: Jude Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, in England.
: Jude Bellingham dons the No. 5 jersey at his current club Real Madrid. It was a dream come true moment when he was presented with the No. 5 shirt during his Real Madrid presentation as his idol, Zinedine Zidane, also wore the No. 5 shirt during his five-year stint at the club as a player.
: Jude Bellingham stands at 1.86m (6ft 1in). Despite his tall frame, he is adept at dribbling past opponents and often uses his physicality to shield the ball.
: Jude Bellingham weighs 75 kg (165 lbs). His low weight, combined with his height, allow him to be extremely agile.
: Jude Bellingham started his youth career at Birmingham City, the club he supported ever since he was a kid.
: Jude Bellingham turned 21 in 2024 and does not have any children yet.
: Jude Bellingham hasn't exchanged vows just yet, but he is believed to be dating Dutch fashion model Laura Celia Valk.

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