Anthony Gordon has broken his silence on the controversial tactical decisions that defined England’s World Cup semi-final exit, admitting he was shocked to be substituted by Thomas Tuchel. The Barcelona winger had fired the Three Lions into the lead against Argentina, only to be withdrawn for a defender as the team ultimately collapsed in heartbreaking fashion.
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has strongly backed one of his Spanish international team-mates to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or following La Roja's World Cup triumph. The former Manchester City man named six deserving compatriots while notably snubbing several high-profile candidates like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane.
Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal may have talked themselves out of contention for the Ballon d'Or with their bold statements about the award, believes a former boss of the coveted prize.
Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez backed Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal to win this year's Ballon d'Or award. Speaking ahead of his managerial debut against Germany, Xavi also reflected on his personal contribution to Barcelona's recent resurgence under Hansi Flick.
Spain captain and new Barcelona midfielder Rodri revealed that Real Madrid pushed aggressively to sign him during the summer transfer window. Speaking to El Partidazo de COPE, the Ballon d'Or winner explained why he ultimately chose Camp Nou for purely tactical reasons.
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