Planet Football names five Liverpool Ballon d'Or podium finishers
Planet Football said only five players made the Ballon d'Or top three while representing Liverpool, with Michael Owen among them as a winner.

Planet Football said only five players made the Ballon d'Or top three while representing Liverpool, with Michael Owen among them as a winner.

Jorge Valdano said Barcelona are clear favourites for the 25 October Clasico and said the Negreira case should already have been settled.

GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Luis de la Fuente is the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award for the world's best coach before Monday's ceremony in London.

GOAL reported that a study cited from Marca reordered 69 Ballon d'Or editions by cumulative points, with Cristiano Ronaldo first and Real Madrid top among clubs.

Fermin Lopez spoke before Barcelona's Sunday meeting with Real Madrid, addressing officiating, Hansi Flick's backing and his Ballon d'Or choice.

London will host the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 26 October. According to PokerStars, Harry Kane is the favourite, with Lamine Yamal next.

Lionel Messi collected the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport in Oviedo and was preparing to return to the United States ahead of Inter Miami's match.

