Harry Kane thanked Tottenham for helping him fulfil his dreams and paid tribute to his international teammates after becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or.The Bayern Munich striker beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to football’s most prestigious individual award at a ceremony in London on Monday, becoming the first… Read more: Harry Kane thanks Tottenham, pays tribute to England after Ballon d’Or win

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or in 25 years after beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the award in London on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals in a breathtaking 2025-26 season across all competitions for Bayern Munich and England, enough to earn him the European Golden Shoe award.… Read more: Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal; first Englishman in 25 years

Liverpool’s revamped forward line has done well enough to ensure Mohamed Salah’s name has never been mentioned at Anfield this season but captain Virgil van Dijk knows the next generation still have work to do. Sunday’s 2-0 win over Brighton was the first game in which Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz — £364 million… Read more: Virgil van Dijk: No one can replicate Mohamed Salah but new-look Liverpool attack has to step up

Napoli have confirmed they will appeal against the two-match ban which was given to boss Massimiliano Allegri following their 3-3 draw with Roma on Saturday. Allegri was sent off shortly after Leonardo Balerdi equalised for Roma in the closing stages and has been handed the touchline suspension for an “insulting remark” towards match officials and… Read more: Napoli to appeal Allegri’s two-match ban for insulting ref in Roma draw

Under-fire head coach Michael Carrick has arrived at Carrington after Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox held talks over his future. The popular former Red Devils midfielder not only steadied the ship after Ruben Amorim’s rocky reign but helped it change course as his January arrival inspired the side’s… Read more: Man United head coach Michael Carrick arrives at Carrington amid doubts over his future

Real Madrid will have representation at the Ballon d’Or award again, with Kylian Mbappé leading the team’s delegation at the event on Monday in London, sources have told ESPN. Madrid boycotted the last two editions of the event after being angry that then-Manchester City midfielder Rodri picked up the 2024 men’s award ahead of Vinícius… Read more: Real Madrid to end Ballon d’Or boycott with Kylian Mbappé nominated – sources

Xabi Alonso and Maxence Lacroix have thrown their support behind Mike Penders after the 21-year-old’s own goal led to Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The Belgian goalkeeper made his first Premier League start at Stamford Bridge, where he punched the ball into his own net from a corner in the 77th minute. Cole Palmer was… Read more: Chelsea will ‘keep confidence’ in Mike Penders – Xabi Alonso

Gary Neville has launched a scathing tirade at Manchester United’s players following their latest heavy defeat. The former United captain and Sky Sports pundit, who watched Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford from the commentary box, said “some of them walk around like they’re King William… they’re not, they’re nothing.” United boss Michael… Read more: Gary Neville: ‘Some Man United players aren’t that professional’

Daniel Farke praised James Trafford’s potential following a solid display in Leeds’ 0-0 draw against Sunderland. The 24-year-old goalkeeper twice denied Black Cats striker Brian Brobbey in the first half and was called into action again after the break to stop Nilson Angulo. Trafford joined Leeds from Manchester City over the summer for a reported… Read more: New England No.1? James Trafford tipped by Leeds boss

Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage insisted there was “no noise inside” the club after their frustrating 2-0 loss to Newcastle raised more questions about his job security. Goals by William Osula and Harvey Barnes inside 11 early second-half minutes were enough for the visiting Magpies to secure all three points at Selhurst Park. It was… Read more: Pierre Sage: ‘No noise inside’ Crystal Palace despite job pressure