Harry Kane takes the 2026 Ballon d’Or, edging Kylian Mbappé by fewer than 40 points after a season in which Mbappé led three scoring charts.
Mark Walters reflects on trophy winning years at Villa and Rangers, Liverpool’s transition, his England cap and the work that followed retirement.
Three managerial decisions have failed to steady Manchester United. The club’s executives must answer for the strategy behind the churn.
Michael Olise’s goal contributions and Anthony Caci’s two-part attacking display headline the Bundesliga Fantasy picks for Matchday 7.
A win or draw would secure LAFC’s playoff place, while the Galaxy arrive six points behind and on a run of five straight games with multiple goals.
Leonardo Bonucci says coaching Juventus or Italy is his dream, as he nears the final qualification needed to manage at every level.
Mike Maignan says his push on Tyler Adams was unintentional after Milan’s Europa League defeat. The Rossoneri now turn to unbeaten Serie A form and Udinese’s losing streak.
Despite a 4-2 loss to PSG, Fermin Lopez says Barcelona can win Sunday’s Clasico, pointing to their strong record against Madrid under Hansi Flick.
West Ham conceded twice in 11 minutes and couldn’t recover, missing the chance to move top as Southampton closed the gap.
Jose Mourinho says El Clasico commands a worldwide audience as Real Madrid visit Barcelona, who lead LaLiga by six points.
Burnley dismiss Nicky Hayen after a 4-1 loss to Lincoln leaves them in the relegation zone, with 25 goals conceded in 12 Championship matches.
Chelsea lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham, prompting Xabi Alonso to question the team’s intensity and urge accountability.
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, and Roberto De Zerbi credited stronger team spirit for the club’s back-to-back wins.
Oscar Bobb’s late strike gave Fulham a second straight 1-0 win, as Álvaro Arbeloa backed the club’s young forwards to shape its present and future.
Maximilian Beier’s 80th-minute winner ended Dortmund’s run of Bundesliga draws and lifted spirits ahead of the DFB Cup and Bayern Munich clash.