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Ivan Rakitic analyzed the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or and offered a surprising take: he believes no player has stood out above the rest this year, either at club level or at the World Cup. The former Barcelona and Sevilla midfielder expects the award to go to a Spanish player and named three Spain-related stars in his personal podium.
InfoBlaugrana
·5 min read
Espanyol's sporting director has weighed in on the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or and named Lamine Yamal as his pick. Monchi admitted it will be a fiercely contested edition, with Mbappé and Kane also in the running, and warned the final decision will spark controversy. He made the remarks during the presentation of the fifth Reyes Cup in Seville.
Matt·5 min read
Roberto Carlos has admitted in Lisbon that almost nothing remains of the fortune he built as a footballer. The 53-year-old former Real Madrid left-back blames his former agent and serious family problems for the collapse. Eleven children, seven women and three Champions League titles define a life as intense off the pitch as it was on it.
varela·4 min read
The Ballon d'Or voting window ends on Monday, and the main candidates have made their final public cases. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal have been the most vocal, while Harry Kane, Fabián Ruiz and Rodrigo Hernández have taken different approaches. The winner will be announced on October 26 in London.
Natilla·6 min read
Aitana Bonmatí made her long-awaited comeback for FC Barcelona in the 0-2 win at Logroño United, playing the final 18 minutes. The midfielder had not featured since June 9 and spoke about a recovery shaped by patience, a serious fibula injury and her determination to help the team ahead of a huge week with Roma and Real Madrid.
Matt·5 min read
Lamine Yamal has revealed the words he said to Lionel Messi after being crowned world champion with Spain in 2026. The 19-year-old Barcelona winger spoke to The Guardian about his love for football, his ambition and how he copes with the success he has enjoyed since turning professional.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Lamine Yamal returns to the Spain national team camp after winning the World Cup and makes clear his ambition has not faded. The Barcelona forward believes he can fight for the Ballon d'Or and explains how he understands football, between the street and the Barça academy. His maturity and confidence define every statement he makes.
Natilla·7 min read
Samuel Eto'o has publicly backed Lamine Yamal just before the Ballon d'Or voting deadline closes. The former Barcelona striker shared a picture of the winger and sent him a message full of praise. The winner will be announced at the ceremony on October 26.
Matt·4 min read
Harry Kane used his pre-match press conference before Spain vs England to argue his case as a Ballon d'Or candidate. The Bayern Munich striker, who scored 73 goals last season, said he has never been closer to winning the award. He also broke down the clash against Spain and confirmed his contract talks with the German club are progressing well.
Javi·4 min read
England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday night in a Nations League clash with far more than group leadership on the line. The match brings together Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal, the two leading Ballon d'Or candidates, just days before voting closes. It is the last chance for both stars to sway the journalists who will decide the winner.
Natilla·6 min read