Lamine Yamal Ballon d’Or hopes gain support as Barcelona president Joan Laporta calls the teenage star a genius and backs him for the 2026 award
Kylian Mbappé makes a bold Champions League choice, saying European glory with Real Madrid means more to him than winning his first Ballon d’Or
Michael Carrick sets a strong Champions League standard for Manchester United, saying the club must challenge Europe’s best and remain among the elite
Zidane names Messi as football’s greatest player ever, insisting there should be little doubt about the Argentine’s status in the GOAT debate
