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The Rondo: Is Kane the front-runner for the Ballon d'Or?

With the 30 nominees officially revealed for the Ballon d'Or, chatter as to who might actually win it is growing.

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'It's a dream' - Rowe reveals England ambition after Atalanta move

Jonathan Rowe has outlined his burning ambition to earn a coveted call-up to the England squad following his blockbuster transfer to Atalanta. The winger insists that representing his country has been a lifelong aspiration, and he firmly believes that starring in Serie A and European competition for his new club will provide the perfect platform to finally achieve it.

Crystal Palace FC v Manchester City - Premier League 2026/27

Nketiah weighs up Ghana allegiance switch

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is weighing up his international future after Ghana made a fresh approach to secure his allegiance. Despite having previously represented England at senior level, the forward remains eligible to switch to the Black Stars under current FIFA regulations, leaving him with a major decision to make regarding his long-term international career.

How to get Croatia vs England UEFA Nations League A tickets?

Croatia take on England in the UEFA Nations League A. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Next Kane? Ex-England striker ‘not sure’ Delap is heir to throne

Liam Delap has been billed as the “next Harry Kane” for some time, but former England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL why he is “not sure” that the £50 million ($68m) Nottingham Forest new boy can become the heir to that throne. The Three Lions are crying out for a suitable successor to their record-shattering captain to step up, with an iconic No.9 shirt set to become available at some point in the not too distant future.

Kane has ‘hat in ring’ for BdO but isn’t guaranteed Golden Ball

Harry Kane has his “hat in the ring” when it comes to Ballon d’Or recognition, ex-England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL, but the prolific Bayern Munich striker is not considered to be a guaranteed pick for Golden Ball glory in 2026. The Three Lions captain does figure on the list of nominees, but faces fierce competition from the likes of Rodri, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Michael Olise and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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