Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe were once again denied their first Ballon d’Or crown. And rightly so. Harry Kane’s selection should also be seen as a wake-up call for the two best individual players. An assessment.
After netting over 70 goals for club and country during the 2025-26 season, the former Tottenham striker was awarded the Golden Ball in London on Monday
No Shield was clinched and no final playoff spot was claimed, as the NWSL season will all come down to Decision Day to determine who's occupying all eight spots in the post-season.
Salih Özcan’s star had faded noticeably at Borussia Dortmund, where the defensive midfielder was a perennial substitute. In the summer, he moved to Besiktas – and promptly became a regular starter in Istanbul.
Twenty years ago, the legendary defender won the most prestigious individual honour in the game, completing an incredible journey that started as a ball boy watching Diego Maradona at Napoli
The most prestigious individual prize in the game will be awarded on Monday, with a whole host of contenders in with a shot of finishing top of the pile
The Barcelona midfielder has won each of the last three prizes - but the 2026 accolade will go to someone else at Monday's ceremony in London after Bonmati's injury-hit campaign
The very best players in the world will descend on The London Palladium on Monday as the annual event aims to bring together as many huge names as possible
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