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'Yamal more attractive & Mbappe better' than Dembele, says ex-Madrid man

Former Real Madrid footballer Alvaro Benito provided his thoughts on the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, which saw Ousmane Dembele being crowned as the best player in the world, ahead of rival Lamine Yamal. While Benito admitted that the PSG forward deserved the award, he was unhappy about where Pedri finished in the rankings and was brutally critical of the journalists who vote.

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Messi & Miami nominated for new Ballon d'Or award

Lionel Messi is in line for more Ballon d’Or recognition after seeing Inter Miami nominated for a new award. Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembele walked away with the Golden Ball in 2025, with the one-time Barcelona team-mate of Argentine icon Messi being named the best player on the planet. Several other prestigious prizes have been handed out.

Ranked: Yamal & the top 10 Ballon d'Or candidates for 2026

Ousmane Dembele was presented with the Ballon d'Or for 2025 at a typically lavish ceremony in Paris on Monday night, capping a remarkable redemption at Paris Saint-Germain for a player regarded by Barcelona fans as one of the worst signings in the club's history.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Official 30-man rankings revealed

The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable 2024-25 campaign, the winner of the 2025 Golden Ball has been announced: Ousmane Dembele.

Sorry, Yamal! Dembele deserved the Ballon d'Or

It is the year 2025 and Ousmane Dembele is a Ballon d'Or winner. It's a reality that might require a little getting used to, as the Paris Saint-Germain superstar's path to this point has been far from smooth, but it is a fitting end point nonetheless.

Yamal beats Mbappe to CIES Football Observatory 'Golden Ball'

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been named “Golden Ball” winner by CIES Football Observatory, with Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe claiming the runner-up spot. There is no place in the top five for Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele despite the World Cup-winning France international being favourite to land the coveted Ballon d’Or in 2025.

Mourinho, Fati and Europe's biggest winners & losers

The latest round of action across Europe's elite leagues saw Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Porto maintain their winning starts to the 2025-26 season. However, while everyone expects Bayern to run away with the Bundesliga, Barca are hot on the heels of Madrid in La Liga, while Porto are presently processing the news that the most famous manager in the club's history has just taken charge of their hated rivals Benfica.

Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: Who will claim the Golden Ball?

If you thought the days of the Ballon d'Or generating headlines were over after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's era of dominance came to an end, then think again. After one of the most closely-fought races for a number of years, Rodri came out on top in 2024, beating Vinicius Jr into second place as Real Madrid dramatically boycotted the ceremony in Paris in protest at their star player missing out.

Mbappe upstages Vini Jr again as Madrid stay perfect

Real Madrid made light work of Espanyol as they claimed a 2-0 win to maintain their perfect start to the Liga season. Eder Militao and in-form Kylian Mbappe delivered the goals for the hosts, and the result, if only temporarily, moves Xabi Alonso's men five points clear of title rivals Barcelona at the top of the table.

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Real Madrid invite earthquake survivor for honorary kick-off

Real Madrid paid tribute to Abderrahim Ouhida, a survivor of the 2023 Morocco earthquake, by inviting him to take a special honorary kick-off at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Ouhida, who wore a Real Madrid shirt during the quake and lost five family members in the tragic incident, stepped onto the pitch in Kylian Mbappe’s No.10 jersey ahead of the Liga clash against Espanyol.

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Vini Jr could QUIT Madrid if contract demands not met

Vinicius Junior could consider quitting Real Madrid if his demands over wages are not met. The Brazilian, who has two years left in his existing deal, has been a long-term target for Saudi Pro League clubs, although the winger has always maintained that he sees his long-term future at Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius has started the new season strongly as he has three goal contributions in five matches.

Marseille's De Zerbi keen to mould Greenwood into next Mbappe

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi expects Mason Greenwood to become a "complete" footballer like the "greatest players in Europe". The Italian has pushed the forward hard since arriving at the French side last summer and it is clear he has high hopes for him. The head coach also wants him to learn from the likes of elite players such as Kylian Mbappe and Raphinha.

All-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history

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The Rondo: Mikel Arteta, Kylian Mbappe, Arne Slot

UCL Rondo: Barcelona here to stay, Liverpool leaving it late

GOAL US writers discuss the Champions League, which featured high-profile matches and last-second heroics

Mbappe to SKIP Ballon d'Or ceremony

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he will skip the Ballon d'Or ceremony this year and revealed the player he wants to see win the 2025 Golden Ball. Mbappe scored 44 goals across all competitions and was La Liga's top scorer in his first season at Santiago Bernabeu, but does not feel he is a realistic Ballon d'Or contender because Real Madrid failed to win any major trophies.

Mbappe becomes fastest Real star since Ronaldo to hit major milestone

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for Real Madrid against Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday to take his tally to 50 goals in 64 matches for Los Blancos. The France international has now become the fastest player to reach a half-century of goals for Real Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo hit the landmark in 2010 by hitting his 51st goal in just 54 appearances.

Frequently asked questions

: Darwin Nunez plays as a striker for Liverpool, and also as a left winger occasionally with a tendency to drift into central areas.
: Darwin Nunez was born in Artigas, the capital of the Artigas Department, in Uruguay.
: Darwin Nunez wears the No. 9 jersey for Liverpool, playing as a striker. He was signed from Benfica for £85 million, including add-ons, in 2022, making him the club's most expensive transfer of all-time.
: Darwin Nunez stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). His athletic frame makes him a tantalising prospect as a striker as he uses his physicality to great effect inside the box.
: Darwin Nunez played for local clubs La Luz and San Miguel before being scouted by former Uruguay international Jose Perdomo, who help him get recruited by the Penarol youth academy in 2014.
: Darwin Nunez has one child, a son named Darwin, too, with partner Lorena Manas. Nunez is also the stepfather to Manas' first child Chloe, whose father is former Barcelona man Aleix Vidal.
: Darwin Nunez is currently dating former internet personality Lorena Manas, who hails from Spain.

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