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• Michael Owen revisits his Ballon d’Or success before football’s modern icons emerged

  Before Harry Kane, Michael Owen was the last Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or, claiming the award in 2001.Journalists...

• Thierry Henry praises Harry Kane after Ballon d’Or victory

  Former France striker Thierry Henry has spoken in support of Harry Kane after the England forward won the Ballon d’Or....

• William praises Kane’s England leadership after Ballon d’Or success

  Harry Kane has become the first Englishman since Michael Owen to win the Ballon d’Or.Prince William congratulated the Bayern...

• Alexia Putellas adds a third women’s Ballon d’Or to her remarkable career

  Alexia Putellas has won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time, adding another major individual honour to her legacy...

• Harry Kane reflects on Tottenham roots after Ballon d’Or triumph

  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane made sure to acknowledge Tottenham after winning the Ballon d’Or.The England international finished ahead...

• Alexia Putellas wins third Women’s Ballon d’Or after move from Barcelona

  Alexia Putellas has been named the winner of the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career.The...

• Real Madrid set out players’ Ballon d’Or standings after Harry Kane triumph

  Real Madrid have published a summary of their players’ positions in the Ballon d’Or voting after Bayern Munich forward Harry...

• Joan Laporta breaks silence after Lamine Yamal misses out on Ballon d’Or top two

  Barcelona president Joan Laporta has responded to the Ballon d’Or results after Lamine Yamal finished third in the voting.The...

• Lamine Yamal finishes third as Harry Kane claims Ballon d’Or

  Lamine Yamal appeared visibly disappointed after finishing third in the Ballon d’Or voting, with Bayern forward Harry Kane taking the...

• Unai Simon backed for 2026 award as French journalist ranks World Cup above Champions League

  French journalist Jean-Philippe Leclaire of Challenges believes Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simon was more deserving of the 2026 France Football...

• Joan Laporta backs Barcelona for Champions League success

  Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes the club’s men’s team has a strong chance of winning the Champions League this season....

• Sevilla return to winning ways with 2-0 home victory over Osasuna

  Sevilla ended a three-match winless run in La Liga by beating Osasuna 2-0 at home in the 10th round of...

• Unai Simon wins 2026 Yachine Trophy as Vozinha leads African goalkeepers

  Unai Simon won the 2026 Yachine Trophy, while Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha finished sixth to lead three African representatives in...

• Harry Kane crowned 2026 Ballon d’Or winner after standout Bayern and England season

  Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, claiming the most prestigious individual prize in football for the first time...

• Mbimbe sees clear direction in Pagou’s Cameroon squad for Namibia

  David Pagou has named a 28-player Cameroon squad for the double-header against Namibia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...

• Sevilla close in on LaLiga top five with victory over Osasuna

  Sevilla ended a three-match winless run by beating Osasuna 2-0 at home, strengthening their position in LaLiga’s top six and...

• Kane singles out Kompany after Ballon dOr victory

  Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane made a special mention of Vincent Kompany after winning the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony...

• Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph draws reaction from Konstantin Genich

  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or, with renowned commentator Konstantin Genich reacting to the result...

• Harry Kane makes history for Bayern Munich with Ballon d’Or triumph

  Harry Kane has spoken after being presented with the Ballon d’Or following his success at a ceremony in London.The...

• Harry Kane takes Ballon d’Or as Bayern Munich end 45-year wait

  Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Bayern Munich player to receive the award since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge...