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.
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