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The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will hold in London on October 26, with an international jury of journalists set to determine the winners of the prestigious football awards. The post 2026 Ballon d’Or: How voting system works appeared first on Vanguard News.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has emerged as the leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, moving ahead of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane in the latest power rankings. The post 2026 Ballon d’Or: Final power rankings revealed ahead of ceremony appeared first on Vanguard News.

“I have to be honest, as players we have to do more but it is also important when you make a strong squad to be ready for this kind of night. The post Lisandro Martinez attacks Man United hierarchy over failure to strengthen squad appeared first on Vanguard News.

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday to pile pressure on Red Devils coach Michael Carrick. The post Champions League: Lookman scores as Atletico down Carrick’s struggling Man United appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Comoros at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win and reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. The post Olympics: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set up Morocco clash appeared first on Vanguard News.

The chairman of English football’s Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan, has vowed to resign if he faces political interference over the future of Manchester City amid the club’s appeal against findings that it breached Premier League financial rules. The post English football regulator chief threatens to resign over Man City interference appeared first on Vanguard News.

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino received a previously undisclosed $1.72 million payment from the organisation responsible for managing the 2026 World Cup, according to FIFA and US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) documents obtained by ESPN. The post Infantino received undisclosed $1.72m World Cup payment — Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich denied allegations of tax fraud, his lawyers said Tuesday, after a BBC investigation alleged that documents were falsified to conceal his wealth and help one of his companies evade tax. The post Ex-Chelsea owner Abramovich denies tax fraud after BBC report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester City captain Ruben Dias has revealed that the squad met to discuss the club’s guilty verdict over breaches of Premier League financial rules, saying the players sought “peace of mind” before moving on. The post ‘We moved on’ – Dias reveals Man City players discussed guilty verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.

Alexander Zverev celebrated securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking with a hard-fought victory over Alexander Bublik to reach the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. The post Zverev celebrates year-end No. 1 ranking with Shanghai Masters win appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former AC Milan goalkeeping coach, Luigi Turci, has warned Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, that he must improve his performances to maintain his position as club’s number one. The Udinese goalkeeper has faced increased scrutiny due to a succession of substandard performances during the campaign’s initial phase, having allowed 13 goals across the first six matches. LaLiga: Luigi Turci warns Maduka could be dropped from Udinese’s XI over errors

Manchester United icon, Wayne Rooney, has slammed defender Lisandro Martinez in response to the Argentine’s outburst following their loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Rooney contended that the defender should evaluate his own performances before challenging organizational decisions. The Argentine player questioned the club’s transfer strategy, asserting that these decisions have UCL: ‘You have no right’ – Rooney slams Martinez over outburst against Man United

Former Italy head coach, Antonio Conte is keen to take the Manchester United job. Conte has coached Premier League teams like Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the past. However, the 57-year-old is currently out of job, after his contract was terminated at Napoli in June 2026. With Michael Carrick coming under increasing pressure at Old EPL: Conte ready to replace Carrick as Man Utd manager

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has urged his team to continue to work hard after beating Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. According to Flick, the Blaugrana must keep their feet on the ground, because the true champion will be decided at the end of the season. Goals from João Cancelo, Fermín López, Anthony UCL: Barcelona coach, Flick makes demand after 4-1 win over Galatasaray

Galatasaray winger, Rafael Leão, is tipping Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Leão was speaking after they lost 4-1 to the LaLiga giants in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Although Yamal did not get on the scoresheet, he was again hugely influential as Barca went top of the table. In an 2026 Ballon d’Or: He’s among the best – Leão names player to win award

Atletico Madrid star, Ademola Lookman, has revealed what manager, Diego Simeone told him before he came off the bench to score against Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday. Lookman, who had gone six matches without a goal, scored the second goal for Atletico Madrid against Man United. Speaking to CBS Sports Golazo after UCL: What Diego Simeone told me before I scored against Man Utd – Lookman

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has reacted to defender Lisandro Martinez’s latest comments following the Red Devils’ Champions League 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Martinez had criticised Man United’s board for failing to invest in the squad during the summer after the team’s defeat to Atletico Madrid in Spain. The Argentina international said Man Utd: He has gone full explode mode – Rio Ferdinand reacts to Martinez’s comments

Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has spoken about Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman’s performance following his goal against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international ended his goal drought during Tuesday evening’s victory over Manchester United. The goal ended a run of six consecutive matches without scoring, as the former Atalanta UCL: What Atletico boss, Diego Simeone said about Ademola Lookman after 2-0 win over Man United

Turkish football pundit, Serdar Ali Çelikler, has criticised Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray’s Champions League 4-1 defeat to Barcelona on Tuesday. According to Çelikler, Osimhen failed to score or do center-forward play against Barcelona at Rams Park. Goals from João Cancelo, Fermín López, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi gave Flick’s side the victory against Galatasaray. “Osimhen UCL: Osimhen under fire after Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Galatasaray

Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived Rabat ahead of their opening fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Poland. Akeem Busari’s side held their final training session in Casablanca on Monday night, before moving to Rabat the following day. The players observed a light session on Tuesday following their arrival in Rabat. They are 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos settle in Rabat for Poland opener

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