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Absence of Raphinha and Flick among the biggest shocks: the full list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards

Who will earn the great honour?

Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League Final 2026

Ballon d’Or: PSG, Arsenal lead Club of the Year nominees

The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or honors has officially heated up with the unveiling of the nominees for the prestigious Club of the Year awards. Back-to-back European champions Paris Saint-Germain are looking to defend their men's crown against a resurgent Arsenal and a dominant Bayern Munich side, while a treble-winning Barcelona enter the women's category on a fierce mission to reclaim their throne.

Ballon d'Or: Barcelona present and Real Madrid absent, fierce competition for the best team award

Who deserves the title more?

Gonzalo Plata e Matheus Martins, durante festa no aeroporto na Rússia, 2025

Dynamo Moscow cancel deals for Matheus Martins and Gonzalo Plata

Botafogo forward Matheus Martins and Flamengo winger Gonzalo Plata are returning to Brazil after Dynamo Moscow cancelled their transfers following failed medical examinations. Both deals collapsed simultaneously in Russia, sparking anger from the players and their respective clubs.

Danilo reveals retirement plan as ex-Man City star nears new Flamengo deal

Former Real Madrid and Manchester City defender Danilo has revealed plans to retire at Flamengo at the end of 2027. The 35-year-old Brazilian veteran is currently in advanced contract talks with the Rubro-Negro to extend his stay for one final season, aiming to conclude his trophy-laden career with silverware at his boyhood club.