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Ballon d’Or 2026: Lionel Messi Returns as Yamal, Mbappé and Haaland Make 30-Man Nominees List

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The Inter Miami forward appears alongside Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane.
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Ballon d’Or 2026: World Cup Star Vozinha Joins Courtois, Martínez On Goalkeeper Shortlist

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or goalkeeper race has produced a major surprise, with Cape Verde star, Vozinha, named alongside some of the biggest names in world football.
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Arsenal, PSG And Bayern Munich Lead Five-Club Shortlist For Men’s Club Of The Year

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The shortlist brings together five clubs from different leagues and continents, with each nominee recognised for a standout 2025/26 campaign.
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Arteta, Emery And Luis Enrique Lead Spanish-Dominated Coach Of Year Shortlist

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, Spain boss, Luis de la Fuente, Aston Villa coach, Unai Emery, and Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, have all been recognised for outstanding achievements during the 2025/26 campaign and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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US Open 2026: Coco Gauff Defeats Iva Jovic To Book Quarter-Final Spot

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Coco Gauff continued her pursuit of a second US Open title with a convincing straight-sets victory over fellow American Iva Jovic, overcoming the 18-year-old 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals in New York.
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FIFA, CAF Suspend NFF Election Process As Joint Delegation Heads To Nigeria

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The two governing bodies are also preparing to send a joint delegation to Abuja as they seek to establish what happened, following the mass resignation of senior NFF officials and determine the appropriate next steps.
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US Open 2026: Qinwen Zheng Stuns 6-Time Major Winner Iga Świątek to Reach Quarter-Finals

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Qinwen Zheng produced another remarkable comeback at the 2026 US Open, recovering from a five-game deficit to defeat six-time Major winner Iga Świątek and book her place in the quarter-finals.
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Kylian Mbappe Makes Ballon d’Or Admission As Real Madrid Star Eyes First Win

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The Real Madrid forward enters this year’s race with a compelling individual case, having combined another outstanding club season with a record-breaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Emiliano Martinez Sparks Chaos As Former Arsenal Star Walks Home Through Fans After Chelsea Defeat

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Footage of the incident quickly circulated online, with supporters reacting to the sight of the Argentine goalkeeper walking among them after Chelsea had suffered defeat.
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US Open 2026: Ben Shelton Storms Into Quarterfinals, Only To Face Defending Champion Alcaraz

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Shelton powered past Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday to book his place in the last eight.
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Olumide Atiba is a sports journalist with THEWILL, known for his keen news sense and compelling storytelling. He has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, well-structured reports that resonate with readers, with a strong focus on football coverage
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