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Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe’s hopes defined as Ballon d’Or reveals three official criteria that will decide 2026 winner

With the ceremony approaching, the battle for the most prestigious individual prize in soccer is already taking shape.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have company in sight as Harry Kane chases exclusive Golden Boot record

Harry Kane is setting his sights on an exclusive milestone that could put him in the same conversation as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Bayern Munich striker determined to add another major individual honor to his collection.
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Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain’s post-World Cup roster with four champions missing

Luis de la Fuente named Spain's first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures since winning the World Cup, leaving out four champions.
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Harry Kane highlights the quality behind Lionel Messi’s impact on Argentina’s World Cup run

Harry Kane opened up on his embrace with Lionel Messi after England's World Cup semifinal loss, pointing to one specific quality he believes fueled Argentina's success.
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces brutal reality check as Jorge Jesus explains why his legendary status won’t guarantee Portugal starting spot

Ronaldo’s presence remains significant, yet Jesus has offered a glimpse of what could be a very different role for the Portugal legend.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face different international futures as Jorge Jesus makes four Portugal changes for UEFA Nations League

While Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell with Argentina, Ronaldo's international story has taken a different turn, with the arrival of Jesus opening another chapter for Portugal's all-time leading scorer.
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Lionel Messi avoids another trophyless year with Campeones Cup: When was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo had one?

With the 2026 Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi has avoided yet another trophyless year, prompting comparisons with longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Lionel Messi reaches 100 goals in 115 Inter Miami games: How many matches did it take him with Barcelona and Argentina?

By needing 115 games to score 100 goals at Inter Miami, questions rose on how many games Lionel Messi had to go through to reach that same landmark with FC Barcelona and Argentina.
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Kylian Mbappe vs Lionel Messi: How long did each take to score against every La Liga team in single season?

The latest milestone achieved by the Frenchman after his goal against Elche has naturally revived comparisons with the Barcelona legend and raised a fascinating question about how their journeys through Spain's top flight actually compare.
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Christian Pulisic just got the news he wanted as Ruben Amorim reportedly makes his demands of Milan players clear

Milan's 2-0 loss to Benfica at San Siro exposed several problems in Amorim's side, but the aftermath could also bring an important change for Pulisic as the Portuguese manager looks for players who can execute his ideas more naturally.
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Kylian Mbappe puts Lamine Yamal’s Spain above France as ‘best team in the world’ after 2026 World Cup win

Kylian Mbappe has positioned Lamine Yamal's Spain above France, labeling them as the "best team in the world" at the moment following the 2026 World Cup triumph.
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami still in the hunt for two more titles after winning the Campeones Cup

Fresh off winning the Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami still have two more titles in their sights before 2026 wraps up.
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Joan Garcia receives optimistic injury update from FC Barcelona after slipping while chasing ball in La Liga

After slipping while chasing a ball in La Liga, FC Barcelona keeper Joan Garcia received an optimistic injury update.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s worrying three-game slump has happened before, and the last time ended with Saudi Pro League silverware

The Riyadh side has collected only four points from its last three Saudi Pro League matches, while the heavy midweek defeat to Al Ain has added another layer of concern, although there is an intriguing piece of recent history that could put the current spell into perspective.
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Cristiano Ronaldo could step away from Al-Nassr acquisition idea as major issue causes fresh doubts

The Portuguese star is reportedly weighing whether deeper involvement still makes sense, with developments behind the scenes raising questions about the long-term future of any proposed investment.