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• African stars in contention as Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist nears

  The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be announced on Tuesday, with Achraf Hakimi, Ismaila Sarr, Ismael Saibari...

• Franck Kessie’s return gives Atalanta a new leader, says Ederson

  Franck Kessie has made an immediate impression on his return to Atalanta, with captain Ederson praising the midfielder’s calm personality...

• Senegal’s Vieira era stalled by contract uncertainty before first squad

  The start of Patrick Vieira’s tenure as Senegal manager has been thrown into further doubt, with the former France international...

• Bellil says San Pedro are ready for Rivers United Champions League test

  San Pedro head coach Hassen Bellil says his team are fully prepared to face Rivers United in the first leg...

• Parrott turns hero as Real Betis end Mourinho’s perfect Real Madrid start

  Troy Parrott became an instant Real Betis hero after scoring a late winner against Real Madrid on his home debut,...

• Malik Opoola: Nigeria winger makes Varesina switch after rapid Bisceglie spell

  Nigeria winger Malik Opoola has joined Varesina from Bisceglie on a free transfer, completing a move between Serie D clubs...

• Golovin praises Monaco’s 2-1 victory as PSG remain 12th in Ligue 1

  Aleksandr Golovin said Monaco handled the test posed by Paris Saint-Germain with credit after defeating the reigning French giants 2-1...

• Gadzhiev calls for improvement from PSG goalkeeper Safonov after Monaco defeat

  Gadzhi Gadzhiev has criticised Matvey Safonov’s recent form after Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 defeat by Monaco, saying it is below the...

• Jerome Rothen says Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has the qualities to challenge for the Ballon d’Or

  Former Paris Saint-Germain footballer Jerome Rothen has identified Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a leading contender for the Ballon d’Or, praising the...

• Koloskov backs Safonov as PSG endure difficult start

  Vyacheslav Koloskov says Matvey Safonov should not be held responsible for Paris Saint-Germain’s difficult start to the new season, insisting...