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BDO Power Rankings: World Cup or bust for Mbappe after UCL exit

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 one year on.

EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona's Raphinha is ready to win a World Cup

The Barcelona winger spoke with GOAL on his rise to become one of the best in the world over the last two years, but World Cup success could make or break his legacy.

Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Raphinha apologises for gesture towards 'disrespectful' Atleti fan

Barcelona star Raphinha has issued a public apology following a heated exchange with Atletico Madrid supporters on Tuesday. The Brazilian was seen making a provocative gesture towards the home crowd following the final whistle of Tuesday's tense Champions League quarter-final second leg. Despite Barcelona’s 2-1 victory on the night, Madrid advanced to the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win.

Musso speaks out on Fermin challenge that left Barca star bloodied

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso has rubbished claims from Raphinha that Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League quarter-final exit. Musso also defended himself after a brutal collision with Fermin Lopez that left the young midfielder bloodied and the Barca bench screaming for a penalty.

Raging Raphinha claims ref 'robbed' Barca in UCL loss to Atleti

Raphinha has launched a scathing attack on the match officials, claiming Barcelona were "robbed" during their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Despite a spirited 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano, the Catalan giants fell 3-2 on aggregate as Eric Garcia’s late red card compounded a night of officiating controversy in Madrid.

Raphinha makes serious allegations and clashes with Atleti fans

Barcelona forward Raphinha has strongly criticised the refereeing following their Champions League quarter-final exit against Atlético Madrid.

FC Barcelona v Atlético de Madrid - Copa Del Rey

Rafinha looks set to leave. How long can Barcelona keep relying on “strategic solutions” to stay afloat?

Al-Hilal now has a golden opportunity to secure its coveted title.

Ronald Koeman diagnoses Barcelona’s crisis and laments the loss of Camp Nou’s prestige

He expressed his deep disappointment at Barça's defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Flick: Yamal isn’t deliberately causing trouble… and his anger is a good sign

German manager refuses to accept excuses ahead of the Atlético clash

FC Barcelona v Newcastle United FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Cancelo: There are solutions with Al-Hilal... and Flick is different from Xavi

Portuguese full-back: This player’s absence is affecting Barcelona

Video: Rafeina follows Flick's plan

The Brazilian winger returns to Barcelona

Flick's surprise... Barcelona without a proper striker against Atlético Madrid

Flick fields Barcelona’s strongest line-up against Atlético Madrid

Barca handed double fitness boost after Raphinha blow

Hansi Flick has been handed a significant defensive boost ahead of a crucial trip to the capital. While Raphinha faces a spell on the sidelines, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde have been cleared to return to the matchday squad.

An impossible dream… Leipzig star sparks a silent battle between Barcelona and the Premier League giants

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Barcelona risk falling apart without injured Raphinha

There were just a few minutes to go in the first half of Brazil's friendly with France last week when Raphinha began to experience what Carlo Ancelotti called "mild discomfort" in his right thigh. However, the mere fact that he failed to re-emerge for the second period at the Gillette Stadium immediately put Barcelona's medical team on red alert and they promptly reached out to the winger, desperately hoping to receive reassurance that he hadn't aggravated an issue that had already sidelined him twice this season.

Raphinha 'very down' after suffering injury blow

Barcelona winger Raphinha has been left devastated after picking up an injury while on international duty with Brazil, coach Hansi Flick says. The German coach has opened up on the Brazil player's mental state and explained the decision to delay his return to Spain.

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Frequently asked questions

: Jadon Sancho plays as a winger for his new club Chelsea, who signed him on loan from Manchester United in the summer of 2024.
: Jadon Sancho was born in Camberwell, Greater London, in England.
: Jadon Sancho wears the No. 19 jersey at Chelsea and started his new chapter by assisting Christopher Nkunku's winning goal against Bournemouth. His performance off the bench on his Chelsea debut earned him the Man of the Match award.
: Jadon Sancho is 1.80m (5ft 11in) tall. He possesses quick feet and is blessed with acceleration which allows him to separate himself from his marker.
: Jadon Sancho weighs 76kg (168 lbs), with his low centre of gravity allowing him to dribble past defenders with supreme ease.
: Jadon Sancho joined Watford in 2007 at the age of seven. After spending almost eight years with Watford, Sancho moved to Manchester City in 2015, at the age of 14.
: Yes, Jadon Sancho is a father to a young girl, but has neither disclosed his daughter's name, nor the name of his child's mother.
: Jadon Sancho is yet to get married and has also kept his private life under wraps.

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