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BDO Power Rankings: Magestic Messi catapults into contention

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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Fowler urges Liverpool move for Pulisic

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has urged the Reds to consider a sensational move for AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic. As the club searches for a successor to Mohamed Salah, the former Anfield striker believes the USMNT captain possesses the perfect profile for a return to English football.

Como retain Nico Paz in dramatic €60m Real Madrid deal

Italian outfit Como have pulled off a stunning transfer coup by agreeing to a €60 million proposal from Real Madrid to retain the services of Argentine playmaker Nico Paz. The ambitious Serie A club successfully fought off rival interest to keep their talismanic midfielder by the lake, though the Spanish giants have secured a significantly higher buy-back clause in the process.

Pulisic gets ‘very dangerous’ warning as Amorim arrives at Milan

Christian Pulisic is considered to have “bailed out” AC Milan at times, but Ruud Gullit has told GOAL why the Rossoneri’s appointment of Ruben Amorim could be “very dangerous” for the USMNT star and other proven performers. A Portuguese coach that was sacked by Manchester United in January has returned to management in Italy, but will he repeat the mistakes that were made at Old Trafford?

How €60m Paz could unlock Mourinho’s blockbuster move for Inter defender

Real Madrid are weighing up an audacious transfer strategy that could see former academy star Nico Paz act as the key to unlocking a deal for Inter's Alessandro Bastoni. Jose Mourinho is desperate to bolster his defensive line at the Bernabeu, and a complex series of negotiations involving the Argentine midfielder may provide the perfect solution.

Juventus set to battle Roma for Greenwood

Mason Greenwood's future has become the latest flashpoint in the Serie A transfer market as Juventus have reportedly entered the race to sign the Marseille forward. The Bianconeri are ready to challenge rivals Roma for the 24-year-old following his latest prolific campaign in Ligue 1.