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Argentina to wear special kit for Messi farewell
Adidas has revealed a one-off Argentina shirt for Lionel Messi's final official appearance in Buenos Aires.
Anderson says Yamal is ahead of football’s biggest names
The former Brazil star says no young player matches the Barcelona winger right now, and backs him for the game’s top individual prize.
Pascal Gross wins Premier League Player of the Month award
The Brighton midfielder is recognised after two goals and three assists in September 2026.
Courtois: My choice for the Ballon d'Or is Mbappé.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper says Kylian Mbappé should edge a close field, with Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane also in the running.
Buenos Aires University to award Messi honorary doctorate
Lionel Messi will receive the title before Argentina's farewell match against Benin on Tuesday.
Flick named La Liga coach of September after perfect run
Barcelona won all four league games in September and scored 19 times as Hansi Flick landed the monthly coaching award.
Spain to bid for Nations League finals hosting rights
Rafael Louzán says Spain will apply to stage the Nations League semi-finals and final this season.
Figo: The Ballon d'Or should go to Yamal
The former Real Madrid winger picked the Barcelona forward ahead of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in a knockout-style selection game.
Argentina tickets for Messi farewell sell out in minutes
Reports say all tickets for Argentina’s friendly with Benin at the Monumental were snapped up almost immediately ahead of Lionel Messi’s final home appearance.
Bellingham named England men’s player of the year again
The Real Madrid midfielder won the fans’ vote for 2025-26 after scoring seven times at the 2026 World Cup.
Mbappé: Ronaldo was my role model
The France forward also named Jordan, Serena Williams and Rihanna in a chat with The Athletic.
Barcelona and Real Madrid level on 12 Ballon d'Or wins
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo lead the way as both clubs move level in football's biggest individual prize race.
Kane targets Ballon d'Or after trophy-laden season
Harry Kane says winning football's top individual prize is a goal after a season he calls the most successful of his career.