Luis de la Fuente

Ballon d'Or

2026-10-24 22:20:06

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.

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Lionel Messi

2026-10-24 01:52:45

De la Fuente praises Messi but wants Ballon d'Or for Spain

In Oviedo, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised Lionel Messi as he received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport, but said he would prefer a Spanish winner of the Ballon d'Or.

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FIFA

2026-10-17 20:40:40

FIFA sanctions Spanish federation over racist chants

FIFA sanctioned the Spanish federation after racist chants aimed at supporters during Spain's friendly against Egypt in March.

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