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BDO Power Rankings: World Cup set to decide Golden Ball winner

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

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Guardiola & Enrique's mentor jokes he 'taught them what not to do'

Former Spain manager Javier Clemente has humorously taken credit for the incredible successes of Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Luis de la Fuente. Following a dominant season for Spanish coaches across Europe, the veteran boss explained the unique and amusing lessons he imparted on the trio during their playing days under him, while labelling them as the very best.

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Lyon take legal action against former president Textor

Olympique Lyonnais have launched a scathing legal attack against their former president, John Textor. Following an extensive internal audit into his tenure, the French club have filed a complaint alleging serious financial misconduct and the misuse of corporate assets. The ongoing battle highlights hundreds of millions in questionable transactions under the American's reign.

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Giroud signs new deal to play for Ancelotti's son

Former Arsenal and France star Olivier Giroud has officially agreed a one-year contract extension with Lille, ensuring the legendary striker will continue playing top-flight football into his 40s. Giroud will lead the line for Les Dogues next season under the guidance of newly appointed manager Davide Ancelotti, son of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

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Greenwood drops Fenerbahce hint after BIG transfer statement

Mason Greenwood has intensified speculation over a potential move to Fenerbahce after interacting with the social media accounts of presidential candidate Hakan Safi. The Turkish hopeful has claimed an agreement is already in place for the Marseille forward, with Champions League football and a long-term contract reportedly part of the proposal.

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Real Madrid plot €150m Vitinha move following Perez promise

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly preparing a major move for PSG midfielder Vitinha ahead of the club’s presidential election. The Portuguese star has emerged as the leading candidate for a marquee signing, with Jorge Mendes' influence viewed as a potentially decisive factor in any negotiations with the French champions.

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Simeone wants Greenwood to join him at Atletico

Diego Simeone has reportedly identified Mason Greenwood as the ideal addition to his Atletico Madrid frontline as the Spanish giants prepare for a potential shake-up in attack. The English forward has been a revelation in France, prompting Marseille to slap a massive price tag on their prized asset ahead of the summer window.

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Diomande drops major hint he's going to snub Liverpool

Liverpool’s summer transfer plans have been rocked after top target Yan Diomande openly confessed his lifelong affection for Paris Saint-Germain. The RB Leipzig sensation has been tipped as the man to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield, but his latest comments suggest his heart is set on the Parc des Princes.

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PSG beat Man Utd, City & Chelsea to Batrakov

Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been left frustrated in their attempts to sign Aleksey Batrakov, with Paris Saint-Germain now closing in on the Russian starlet. The Premier League trio have long monitored the 20-year-old, but strict regulations regarding transfers from Russian clubs have effectively handed the advantage to the French champions.

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Pogba told two reasons why MLS or Saudi may be perfect

Paul Pogba has, following a disappointing return to competitive action at Monaco, been given two reasons why moves to MLS or the Saudi Pro League may be perfect at this stage of his career. John Arne Riise is among those to have been left frustrated at seeing the former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder flop in France and fail to reignite a lost spark.

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Diomande reveals who has replaced Ronaldo as inspiration source

RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has opened up on the evolution of his game as Europe’s elite clubs scramble for his signature ahead of a potential blockbuster summer move. The Ivorian winger, who has become one of the most feared attackers in the Bundesliga, is currently at the centre of a massive transfer tussle involving Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Greenwood could make CL return as Turkish club enters race

Mason Greenwood could be set for a swift return to Europe's elite club competition after emerging as the absolute priority transfer target for both rival presidential candidates at Fenerbahce. The 24-year-old former Manchester United forward looks increasingly likely to leave French club Marseille this summer, with a potential move to Turkey offering another crack at the Champions League.

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PSG chief laughs off Enrique contract concerns

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has reiterated the club's stance regarding the long-term future of head coach Luis Enrique. Despite the Spaniard's current deal running until 2027, the club hierarchy appears ready to formalise an even longer commitment following their recent European triumphs.

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PSG close in on €25m deal for Batrakov

Paris Saint-Germain is wasting no time in the transfer market as they look to build on its European success, with a deal for Aleksey Batrakov now reaching its final stages. The Russian starlet has emerged as the primary target for the French champions, and a move to the Parc des Princes appears to be a formality.

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RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

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RANKED: Top 20 free agents available this summer

In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.

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30 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

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Biggest winners & losers of the European season

The European club season drew to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Arsenal on penalties to retain their Champions League crown. Not since Real Madrid nearly a decade ago had anyone successfully defended the title, making his a truly momentous night for Luis Enrique's men. However, defeat shouldn't take any of the shine off Arsenal's historic campaign, with the Gunners having won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

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Enrique's 'military' methods revealed by Rafinha

Luis Enrique has long been known as one of the most demanding tactical minds in world football, but former Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has now lifted the lid on the sheer intensity of the Spaniard's regime. The Brazilian-born playmaker, who worked under Enrique at both Celta Vigo and Camp Nou, admits that the manager's approach to fitness was nothing short of extreme during his early coaching days.