The Manchester City hitman is the top-ranked footballer in SportsPro's annual rankings, with the great CR7 sliding as he enters the twilight of his glittering career
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has praised Kylian Mbappe and the club for their handling of a recent controversy involving the Chinese market. The France captain faced intense backlash and lost lucrative commercial deals after making comments regarding former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly rejected an improved offer from Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Real Madrid as clear favourites to secure his signature. The highly-rated 16-year-old attacking midfielder is determined to leave Old Trafford after growing frustrated over his lack of first-team opportunities under Michael Carrick.
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Real Madrid over a potential January transfer for Brazilian forward Endrick. The 20-year-old is struggling for regular minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Gunners are hoping to secure a loan deal that includes an option to buy.
Bayern Munich director of sales and marketing Rouven Kasper believes the global appeal of Germany's showpiece fixture against Borussia Dortmund now rivals Spain's famous showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Bundesliga heavyweights meet at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening, locked together on 17 points at the top.
Harry Kane has officially ended England's long wait for a Ballon d'Or winner, but the full voting breakdown reveals just how close the Bayern Munich striker came to missing out. The former Tottenham talisman secured the prestigious Golden Ball in London, edging out his nearest rival, Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, in a nail-biting finish.
Former Barcelona forward Thierry Henry has heaped praise on Real Madrid following their vital 2-1 El Clasico victory over his old club. The Frenchman was particularly blown away by Jude Bellingham's performance, describing the England international's dominant display in midfield as an absolute joke.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro has opened up about the persistent transfer speculation linking him with a move back to his homeland. The Spanish international, who has become a vital component of Roberto De Zerbi’s side in North London, addressed the recent rumours involving La Liga’s biggest heavyweights.
Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has heaped praise on Jose Mourinho following their vital 2-1 Clasico victory against Barcelona at Camp Nou. The former midfielder lauded the Portuguese manager's tactical masterclass, highlighting how his brave approach successfully dismantled Hansi Flick's previously dominant side.
French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has called for the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe's recent comments about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong to end following the forward's apology. The Real Madrid star sparked a significant backlash in China after referencing a social media meme during a podcast appearance.
Brazil legend Neymar has been slapped with a multi-game suspension following a bizarre disciplinary breach during Santos’ recent domestic clash. The veteran forward was found guilty of violating new 'Vinicius rule' protocols designed to increase transparency and eliminate hidden abuse on the field.
Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has warned the Merseyside club against bringing Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield amid his ongoing struggles in Spain. The ex-England international believes his old side must resist any temptation to re-sign the 28-year-old player following a difficult spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Thierry Henry has fiercely defended his performance as host of the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony following a wave of social media backlash. The Arsenal and France legend found himself at the centre of several controversies after his interactions with Lamine Yamal and co-host Kate Scott divided opinion among viewers.
Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen has backed French winger Michael Olise to win a future Ballon d'Or as the German giants prepare fresh contract discussions. The Bavarian hierarchy are eager to tie down their prized playmaker beyond his existing 2029 deal after seeing off transfer interest from Real Madrid during the summer.
Real Madrid have been forced to issue a formal public apology to the people of China following a significant backlash against Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar landed himself in hot water after making comments that were widely perceived as disrespectful toward the nation's founding leader.
Spanish football heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona have put their fierce domestic rivalry aside to issue messages of solidarity following a fatal high-speed rail collision in central Spain on Wednesday morning. At least 10 passengers lost their lives when two services crashed near the town of Urda in the province of Toledo.
Kylian Mbappe has issued a formal apology after a controversial joke regarding former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked a major diplomatic and commercial backlash. The Real Madrid forward saw lucrative sponsorship deals terminated and La Liga face a total broadcasting blackout in the region following his ill-judged remarks.
Former France international Jerome Rothen has launched a blistering attack on Kylian Mbappe following the conclusion of the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The pundit suggested that the Real Madrid forward relied more on a calculated public relations strategy than his on-pitch performances to secure a high ranking in the final standings.
The Spanish giants claimed their ninth European trophy with a phenomenal strike that secured Zidane’s legacy over a year after his first famous headbutt
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal fell just short of making history as the youngest-ever Ballon d'Or winner, finishing third in the 2026 rankings behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Despite claiming a record third Kopa Trophy, the teenage star saw his main prize hopes dampened by a curious case of tactical voting.
Harry Kane has officially been crowned the world's best player, but the Bayern Munich striker only secured the Ballon d'Or by the narrowest of margins. New revelations from French Football chief Vincent Garcia suggest that the England captain was actually trailing his rivals for a significant portion of the polling period.
Barcelona’s miserable week has gone from bad to worse as the club now faces potential disciplinary action following ugly scenes during Sunday's El Clasico. The Spanish league is set to take action after a spectator appeared to target Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga during the visitors' celebrations at Camp Nou.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has sparked a major diplomatic incident after a video of him joking about a Chinese historical figure went viral. The controversy has already cost the France international two lucrative sponsorship deals, with the Chinese government now issuing an official response to the backlash.
Former Real Madrid star Guti has sparked controversy by questioning the legitimacy of Harry Kane’s recent Ballon d'Or victory. The Spaniard suggested that the decision to award the England captain the trophy was conveniently timed with the ceremony's relocation to London.
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