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
Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazario graced the red carpet at the London Palladium Theatre to witness the crowning of the world's best player. The two-time winner offered his expert analysis on a race that many consider the most competitive in recent memory.
The football world has been left in a state of confusion after the official Ballon d'Or website appeared to announce three different winners just hours before the gala. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal were all individually celebrated as the recipient of the 2026 trophy in a series of shocking technical errors.
Harry Kane has arrived in London as the overwhelming favorite to secure his first Ballon d'Or following a record-breaking debut season in Germany. The England captain leads a star-studded Bayern Munich delegation that has touched down in the capital ahead of Monday's glitzy ceremony at the London Palladium.
Cologne forward El Mala was underwhelming on the pitch in the 0-0 draw against Schalke and inadvertently caused injuries to two opposing players. After a disappointing game, he now also has to face criticism from two former stars.
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
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthäus has opened up about the pressures of being a professional coach, while Michael Olise makes another unusual appearance. News and rumours about Bayern Munich.
After the win in Freiburg, Kompany’s stand-in Aaron Danks reveals what the FCB coach wrote to him after the final whistle. Max Eberl also provides an update on the Belgian’s health congestion.
Bayern Munich maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a professional 3-1 victory over SC Freiburg at the Europa-Park Stadion. Goals from Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry, and a late Michael Olise strike ensured the points returned to Bavaria.
Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany is in hospital after collapsing on Friday. Anyone who wants to visit him there must follow a strict instruction. At least, he is said to be on the road to recovery.
Vincent Kompany will be absent for Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match in Freiburg after collapsing at the training ground. His assistant Aaron Danks will stand in for the head coach.
Felix Nmecha enjoyed a strong season with Borussia Dortmund last term. Now, however, the 26-year-old is a long way from that form – and could do with a break.
Borussia Dortmund stars Gregor Kobel and Felix Nmecha praised BVB's squad depth following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The pair reflected on managing a grueling fixture schedule ahead of massive clashes against Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac and managing director Lars Ricken lauded the team's mental resilience and bench strength following a 1-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. Late substitute Maxi Beier struck the winner to send BVB top of the Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund forward Maxi Beier expressed delight after coming off the bench to score the decisive goal in BVB's 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The German attacker highlighted the importance of belief and relentless training routines.
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck praised BVB's backline stability after recording their fifth clean sheet in seven Bundesliga matches against Eintracht Frankfurt. The German international insisted Dortmund are progressing rapidly ahead of facing Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is undergoing further medical tests after collapsing during a reserves training session on Friday. The exact cause remains unknown, but club officials have confirmed the Belgian is stable and faces a potential spell of several weeks on the sidelines.
