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
Haaland, Mbappé and Valverde inspire UCL victories as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 and Real Madrid edge Inter Milan 2-1
Lamine Yamal rejects a Ballon d’Or campaign, leaving the decision to journalists after a remarkable season with Barcelona and Spain
Ten Champions League matches stand out as the 2026/27 league phase begins, with Real Madrid, Man City, Barcelona and Liverpool among the big names in action
Mbappé praises Mourinho for his winning mentality and ability to inspire Real Madrid as the Spanish giants prepare for their Champions League return
Champions League debut patches will honour first-time players in 2026/27, with match-worn patches transformed into signed Topps 1-of-1 cards
UEFA tightens its handball penalty rule after goal kicks, limits VAR to clear errors and warns players over slow substitutions.
The Nigerian striker scored twice to rescue the Turkish champions from defeat but demanded greater urgency ahead of a demanding season
