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‘Never talk about BdO’ - ‘Selfish’ Mbappe compared with Raphinha

Kylian Mbappe has been told he should “never talk about the Ballon d’Or”, with fellow World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf telling GOAL why the Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ is coming across as selfish when compared to in-form Barcelona star Raphinha. Mbappe has been talking up his claims to the most prestigious of Golden Balls, but is expected to miss out again in 2026.

Barcelona scout spotted watching Brazil sensation Arthur Dias

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Brazilian talent after scouting director Joao Amaral was spotted monitoring Arthur Dias in Curitiba. The 19-year-old central defender has established himself as one of South America's most exciting prospects following a meteoric rise at Athletico Paranaense and a shock call-up to the senior national team.

Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Horrifying' - De la Fuente reveals the 'toughest' moment of his Spain tenure

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has opened up on the emotional toll of Gavi's severe knee injury, labelling the incident as the darkest chapter of his managerial reign. The 63-year-old reveals the harrowing scenes that unfolded behind closed doors, offering a glimpse into the profound impact the Barcelona star's setback had on the entire national squad.

'It's difficult' - PSG star Ferran reveals hardest part of Barcelona exit

Ferran Torres has enjoyed a sensational start to his career at Paris Saint-Germain, but the Spanish international has admitted that swapping Barcelona for the French capital was far from easy. Despite racking up a staggering seven goals in his first six appearances under Luis Enrique, the forward revealed the emotional and logistical toll of a whirlwind transfer window.

De la Fuente shocked by Rodri's Barca move

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has admitted he fully expected Rodri to join Real Madrid before the midfielder eventually sealed a move to Barcelona. The La Roja boss believes the return of such high-calibre talent is essential for the health of Spanish football and the overall standard of the domestic league.

Raphinha makes emphatic Yamal Ballon d’Or claim

Barcelona captain Raphinha has thrown his full support behind teammate Lamine Yamal in the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Brazilian winger believes the teenage sensation possesses the unique combination of silverware and individual brilliance required to secure football's most prestigious individual honour.