GOAL says Luis de la Fuente leads Ballon d'Or coach race
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, 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.


Benni McCarthy said Luis Enrique would be his preferred Manchester United manager if Michael Carrick leaves, while also urging the club to back Carrick.


TEAMtalk reported that the Financial Reporting Council had started preliminary inquiries into alleged irregularities in Manchester City's accounts after a guilty verdict.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes, after which Luis Enrique said PSG must keep going and avoid thinking they are the best.

Ousmane Dembélé went off in the 19th minute as PSG beat Barcelona 4-2, with Foot Mercato, citing L'Équipe, reporting a left hamstring injury.

GOAL reported that Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza, while Leverkusen are working on a new deal.
