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Eberechi Eze has declared he will not abandon his trademark stuttered penalty run-up if called upon to take a spot-kick for England at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the pain of a recent miss in the Champions League final with Arsenal, the playmaker remains steadfast in his approach ahead of the tournament in North America.

Kylian Mbappe has revealed the unique atmosphere inside the France camp following Paris Saint-Germain's recent Champions League triumph. The Real Madrid superstar explained how the squad has had to balance the contrasting emotions of Arsenal's William Saliba and a core of victorious Parisians.

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.

Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint in Paris against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of active influence peddling and spreading false accusations linked to the events that ended his FIFA presidency bid in 2015. The former UEFA chief is also targeting two former FIFA officials as he seeks to clear his name and pursue accountability.