Unai Simón named world's best goalkeeper in London
Unai Simón was named the world's best goalkeeper at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London after his standout 2026 World Cup campaign with Spain.
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Luis de la Fuente wins 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year award
Luis de la Fuente won the Johan Cruyff Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony after leading Spain to the World Cup title.
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Haaland finishes eighth in 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings
Erling Haaland placed eighth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, returning to the top 10 after a season of 58 goals and 11 assists for club and country.
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Real Madrid delegation travels to London for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid sent a delegation to London for the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Kylian Mbappe travelling while Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham stayed in Madrid.
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FAW sets 10-year plan and calls for more funding
The Football Association of Wales has launched its Llunio Cymru strategy to 2036 and said more support is needed to meet targets across the game.
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Bassir urges Yassine to prioritise development over Chelsea prestige
Salaheddine Bassir said Gessime Yassine should focus on development and playing time rather than Chelsea's name amid reports a move is practically done.
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Simeone praises Alvarez after apology to Atletico supporters
Diego Simeone praised Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid's 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruna, following Alvarez's public apology to supporters.
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GOAL says Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or
GOAL argued on 25 October that Lamine Yamal deserved the Ballon d'Or presented that evening, citing his honours and records over the past 12 months.
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