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Sources: Mbappé's Madrid end Ballon d'Or boycott

Real Madrid will have representation at the Ballon d'Or award again, with Kylian Mbappé leading the team's delegation at the event, sources have told ESPN.

Will an American woman ever again be the world's best player?

After years of dominance, USWNT players no longer land as finalists -- let alone win -- major awards such as the Ballon d'Or.

Kane prematurely announced as Ballon d'Or winner - but he wasn't only one

Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or came true on Monday, but a few hours earlier organisers prematurely released an article claiming he had clinched the award.

All the 2026 Ballon d'Or winners as Spain and Barcelona dominate...

All the 2026 Ballon d'Or winners as Spain and Barcelona dominate...

Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner

Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award for third time England captain acclaimed in London ceremony Harry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years. Two hours into a lavishly excitable ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane’s name emerged from the final envelope to wild cheers inside the auditorium. The women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded moments earlier, was won by Alexia Putellas of London City Lionesses, a third Ballon, five years on from her first in the colours of Barcelona. Continue reading...

Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend

Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.

'Beyond my wildest dreams' - Kane first English winner of Ballon d'Or in 25 years

Harry Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after being honoured at a ceremony in London.

'Beyond my wildest dreams' - Kane first English winner of Ballon d'Or in 25 years

Harry Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after being honoured at a ceremony in London.

Carney: England have it all to do to avoid Rugby League World Cup exit

Brian Carney says England ‘have it all to do’ to reach the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals and avoid a historic group-stage exit.

Ballon d’Or history: All the Italians and Serie A stars to lift football’s most prestigious award

As the 2026 Ballon d’Or is handed out in London tonight, we look back at...

Who deserves to win the men's Ballon d'Or?

There is no consensus pick for this year's award, which will be presented on Monday, but maybe there should be. Here's who actually deserves to win it.

Can ESPN predict the Ballon d'Or? We simulated the voting process to find out

The Ballon d'Or awards are typically tough to predict, but can ESPN and our global resources do just that?

Davide Ancelotti wants to make a name for himself – will he do it at Lille?

Lille’s results under Carlo’s son in Ligue 1 are encouraging but they have been exposed in the Champions League By Get French Football News In a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, two aspiring young managers sit around a table. Their respective clubs, Flamengo and Botafogo, are fierce rivals on the pitch. The relationship between the managers of the two clubs, Filipe Luís and Davide Ancelotti, however, is significantly more cordial. Speaking before his first meeting with Ancelotti in Ligue 1 on Sunday, the Monaco manager, Filipe Luís, described his counterpart at Lille as a “really formidable person”. The Brazilian added: “It is something special for us. It will be a pleasure to face my friend.” Continue reading...

2026 Ballon d’Or: Where to watch, nominated players – Everything you need to know

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is being held on Monday evening: Here is everything you...

Why Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or

A domestic double winner, the Bundesliga Player of the Season and the leading assist provider at the FIFA World Cup: Michael Olise's 2025/26 campaign was certainly one to remember. With several game-winning moments to match his remarkable numbers, the Bayern Munich winger has every reason to be eyeing the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Kane, Mbappe and Lamine Yamal - who should win men's 2026 Ballon d'Or?

Harry Kane is the odds-on favourite to win the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, which could be one of the tightest results in recent history.

Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their say

The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on Monday - but who is going to claim the showpiece award?