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

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

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

After Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on 21 October, Declan Rice said Harry Kane is the clear winner for this year's Ballon d'Or.

Flashscore published an opinion piece saying Harry Kane should win the award, citing his scoring numbers for Bayern Munich and England.

GOAL reported that, according to Victor Navarro of Cadena COPE, Lamine Yamal is planning travel and a possible celebration around Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.

After Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Arsenal on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena, Jürgen Klopp criticised Vincent Kompany's tactical approach and Kompany answered only on Harry Kane.

Robert Lewandowski told The Athletic he supports Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d'Or and praised Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Bayern Munich.

GOAL published Gus Poyet's view on Luis Suarez's place among a generation of strikers, with the ex-Uruguay international stressing his emotional bond with Uruguayans.
