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The 15 Best Players Never to Win the Men's Ballon d’Or: From Lost Legends to Today’s Stars

The 15 Best Players Never to Win the Men's Ballon d’Or: From Lost Legends to Today’s Stars

The football world is still buzzing after Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, where Ousmane Dembélé capped off a remarkable year by lifting the game’s most prestigious individual award. His triumph has once again reignited one of football’s favorite debates: which legendary players never got their hands on the golden ball? The Ballon d’Or is supposed to crown the very best. And yet, through quirks of timing, politics, and sheer bad luck, some of the game’s greatest icons finished their careers

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Men's Ballon d’Or 2025: Who Will Claim the Crown?

Men's Ballon d’Or 2025: Who Will Claim the Crown?

Paris will once again be the centre of the football universe on Monday night when the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony unfolds. For one night, the stars of world football gather to see who will be immortalized as the best of the best for the 2024–25 season. For the fourth time in history, the award will be judged on a season basis, not the calendar year. From August 2024 to July 2025; every goal, every trophy, every magical moment is under the microscope. Like in 2024, there is no Lionel Messi or Cri

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The Road to Budapest Begins – Who Will Be Crowned Champions of Europe?

The Road to Budapest Begins – Who Will Be Crowned Champions of Europe?

The wait is over. On Tuesday night the Champions League roars back to life — and for the second season running under the revamped league format. Eight frantic matchdays will again separate pretenders from contenders: the top eight teams from the league phase go straight into the round of 16, while those finishing 9–24 must battle through a high-stakes play-in — a do-or-die “pre-round of 16” — to earn their spot in the knockout draw after the winter break. From there, the road to Budapest begins

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Sweden in Crisis After Kosovo Humiliation – But Several Paths to 2026 World Cup Still Remain

Sweden in Crisis After Kosovo Humiliation – But Several Paths to 2026 World Cup Still Remain

Sweden’s World Cup dream is hanging by a thread. A disastrous 2–2 draw in Ljubljana against Slovenia was followed by a humiliating 0–2 defeat to Kosovo in Pristina. The path to direct qualification is slipping away fast – but thanks to the Nations League, there’s an extra back door to the 2026 World Cup. Defensive collapse, tactical chaos The truth is brutal: Sweden’s structure is broken. Under head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson’s tactical blueprint, the team pushes high and seeks to dominate posse

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Power Rankings: Who Are the Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup?

Power Rankings: Who Are the Favorites to Win the 2026 World Cup?

The countdown to the biggest football tournament on Earth has begun. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the stage is being built for what promises to be the most ambitious and expansive World Cup ever, featuring 48 nations, dozens of cities, and millions of fans. Qualifying matches are in full swing around the world, and while there’s still plenty of time for surprises and upsets, a handful of nations are already showing signs that they

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Emergency Reinforcements: Free Agents Who Could Still Transform a Season

Emergency Reinforcements: Free Agents Who Could Still Transform a Season

The transfer window may be closed, but that doesn’t mean clubs are out of options. Across Europe, managers are already nervously scanning the free-agent market for reinforcements—because injuries and thin squads don’t wait for January. We’ve seen before how decisive such signings can be. Just last summer, Barcelona swooped in to sign Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny outside the window, solving a crisis between the posts. This year, there are once again some familiar names available for free

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The Wild 2025 Summer Transfer Window: Ranking the Top 10 Biggest Deals

The Wild 2025 Summer Transfer Window: Ranking the Top 10 Biggest Deals

The 2025 summer transfer window was one of the most explosive in football history, filled with record fees, surprise destinations, and bold rebuilds. Across Europe, clubs reshaped their squads in ways that will shape the new season, with the Premier League once again leading the way in spending. No team dominated the headlines more than Liverpool, who completed three of the ten biggest deals of the summer. The signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle on Deadline Day for £125m smashed records, w

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Champions League Draw Sparks Anticipation as Europe’s Stars Gear Up

Champions League Draw Sparks Anticipation as Europe’s Stars Gear Up

The 2025/26 Champions League season has officially kicked off with an exciting draw that already promises several heavyweight clashes in the league phase. Europe’s very best clubs are preparing for another journey towards the most prestigious prize in club football – and fans can look forward to an autumn and winter filled with drama, passion, and world-class football. PSG Enter as Reigning Champions Paris Saint-Germain head into this year’s tournament as the team to beat. The French side cla

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After Eze’s U-Turn: 5 Other Famous Transfers Hijacked at the Last Minute

After Eze’s U-Turn: 5 Other Famous Transfers Hijacked at the Last Minute

Eberechi Eze’s recent move to Arsenal from Crystal Palace grabbed the headlines – not least because, for weeks, he looked destined to join Tottenham. When everything seemed set, the situation flipped in an instant, and Arsenal snatched the player their North London rivals thought was theirs. It’s far from the first time something like this has happened. Football history is full of dramatic transfer U-turns. Here are five of the most famous cases. 1. Willian (2013) * From: Anzhi Makhachkala

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Serie A 2025/26 Season Preview – New Stars, Big Transfers and the Battle for the Scudetto

Serie A 2025/26 Season Preview – New Stars, Big Transfers and the Battle for the Scudetto

Serie A Returns With High Expectations After the Premier League and La Liga resumed last weekend, it is now finally time for Italian football to take center stage. Serie A is back, and expectations could hardly be higher. Napoli enter the new campaign as reigning champions, determined to defend their title under Antonio Conte. Inter, meanwhile, are desperate for redemption after narrowly missing out on the Scudetto and suffering a humiliating Champions League final defeat to PSG. Atalanta secu

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Summer Transfer Rumors 2025: 10 Players Who Could Still Move

Summer Transfer Rumors 2025: 10 Players Who Could Still Move

The 2025 summer transfer window has already seen some blockbuster deals. Florian Wirtz has joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen, Viktor Gyökeres has moved to Arsenal from Sporting CP, and Benjamin Šeško has signed for Manchester United from RB Leipzig. But with the window open until September 1st, more big moves could still be on the horizon. Here are the top 10 transfer rumors to watch before deadline day. Alexander Isak to Liverpool – The Saga Continues One of the biggest transfer rumors

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Premier League Preview: Liverpool Opens Against Bournemouth

Premier League Preview: Liverpool Opens Against Bournemouth

A brand-new Premier League season is upon us, beginning this Friday night as reigning champions Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield. According to those who voted in the Forza app, we can expect a straightforward home victory – as 89% believe The Reds will take all three points from the season opener. Arne Slot’s debut season was nothing short of sensational, guiding The Reds to their 20th league title. But with a rebuilt squad over the summer, the question looms: are Liverpool ready to defend

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Premier League Transfer Frenzy: The 10 Biggest Moves So Far

Premier League Transfer Frenzy: The 10 Biggest Moves So Far

It's been a busy and eventful summer transfer window for Premier League clubs. With just days to go before the season kicks off, we've taken a closer look at some of the most spectacular and high-profile moves ahead of the new campaign. Top 10 Premier League Transfers (so far) 1. Florian Wirtz (€125 million, age 22) – from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool 2. Hugo Ekitike (€95 million, age 23) – from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool 3. Bryan Mbeumo (€75 million, age 25) – from Brentford to Man

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Will Barcelona continue unbeaten?; relegation fight hots up: Liga F Week 25 Preview

Will Barcelona continue unbeaten?; relegation fight hots up: Liga F Week 25 Preview

Madrid CFF face an uphill task in their top three hopes as they clash with hosts Barcelona at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on Wednesday evening.  The visitors will be looking to record their second victory in history over their opponents after winning 2-1 at home last season as they seek to boost chances of playing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) next season whilst the hosts will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the league this season after their 4-2 victory against Levante L

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