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Olise disagrees with Henry regarding Kane and the Ballon d'Or

Michael Olise has openly disagreed with Thierry Henry's recent comments regarding the best player in world football. While the France legend claimed Olise outperformed his team-mate last year, the Bayern Munich winger firmly rejected that notion, throwing his full support behind Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé after a sensational campaign.

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'I wanted to bring him' - Why Bayern were forced to pull out of Barcola transfer

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has lifted the lid on the club's failed pursuits of two of Europe's most exciting wingers during the summer transfer window. The Bundesliga giants were forced to watch from the sidelines as Bradley Barcola secured a blockbuster move to Liverpool, while Anthony Gordon opted for a switch to Catalonia with Barcelona.

Kane has ‘hat in ring’ for BdO but isn’t guaranteed Golden Ball

Harry Kane has his “hat in the ring” when it comes to Ballon d’Or recognition, ex-England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker is not considered to be a guaranteed pick for Golden Ball glory in 2026. The Three Lions captain does figure on the list of nominees, but faces fierce competition from the likes of Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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The Rondo: Will PSG three-peat and which team will disappoint?

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

Ballon d'Or 2026: Arteta & Enrique lead Johan Cruyff Trophy nominees

France Football has officially revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Men's and Women's Coach of the Year awards, highlighting the tactical masterminds who defined the last season. The nominations for the Johan Cruyff Trophy are heavily dominated by Spanish talent, reflecting a golden era for the nation’s coaching exports across Europe’s top leagues.