Football figures back different contenders for 2026 Ballon d’Or
SI gathered views from football figures on the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with support voiced for Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane.
SI gathered views from football figures on the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with support voiced for Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane.
Bruno Fernandes was revealed as the 27th-placed player in the 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings, marking his second nomination for the award.
Michael Owen named Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal as his three leading picks for the 2026 Ballon d'Or in comments to DAZN.
GOAL reported Bruno Fernandes liked a cryptic Instagram post after Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth amid tension with Michael Carrick.
The NWSL Shield and the final playoff place were still unsettled after the latest round, leaving multiple teams with something to play for on November 1.
Al-Ittihad stayed top on 22 points in round eight, while Al-Ahli moved second, Al-Taawoun won 5-1 and Al-Hilal drew with Al-Fateh.
Daniel Al-Habib was named player of round eight in the Joy Elite League Under-21 after scoring all three goals in Al-Fayha's 3-0 away win over Al-Akhdoud.
GOAL profiled Al-Ahli Under-21 striker Moussa Adam after he scored four goals across rounds six and eight in the Joy Elite Under-21 League.