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‘Sh*tload of goals’ - What Haaland needs for Ballon d’Or win

Erling Haaland has been informed of what he will require in order to become a Ballon d’Or winner, with John Arne Riise telling GOAL that the Manchester City superstar needs a “sh*tload of goals” before being recognised as the best player on the planet. The Norwegian striker has tended to deliver on that front, and has long been billed as a natural heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Golden Ball-winning department.

EPL winner odds: Predictions updated on 15.05.26

Arsenal have been crowned champions for the first time in 22 years, but the bookmakers are already looking ahead at who could win the 2026/27 title next season.

Guardiola gets a statue! Man City confirmed plans to name a stand after him

Manchester City have confirmed the expanded North Stand at the Etihad Stadium will be renamed the ‘The Pep Guardiola Stand’. The club will also commission a statue for the departing manager following his historic spell in Manchester.

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Pep's agent confirms Al-Nassr contact amid Ronaldo partnership links

Al-Nassr launched an ambitious approach for Pep Guardiola prior to the manager's newly confirmed announcement that he will officially step down from Manchester City at the end of the season. The pursuit by the Saudi Pro League champions opens up the sensational possibility of a historic tactical partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo.

'Don't ask the reasons' - Guardiola confirms Man City exit

Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will step down as manager this summer, bringing an end to a transformative decade at the Etihad Stadium. The Catalan tactician, who has secured 20 major trophies during his tenure, will transition into a Global Ambassador role within the City Football Group.