Super Cup Overview

Japanese football legend Takeshi Okada has sensationally resigned from his position as vice-president of the Japan Football Association (JFA). The former national team manager stepped down citing a fundamental conflict between his personal beliefs and the current political direction of international football governance.

Naturally, the World Cup had a major influence on the outcome of the Ballon d’Or. A player singled out by Toni Kroos therefore had no chance.

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.

Harry Kane has returned to Bayern Munich's Sabener Strasse training base to a rapturous reception after his historic crowning as the world's best player. The England captain made history in London by becoming the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in a quarter of a century.