Top 5 oldest Ballon d’Or winners in history
Sir Stanley Matthews remains the oldest player to win the Ballon d’Or, but Harry Kane has joined the list of footballers who claimed the prestigious individual award in their 30s after winning the 2026 edition.
UEFA monitoring Man City’s 115-charge case, considers action after appeal
UEFA is monitoring Manchester City’s financial-rule case and will wait until the end of the Premier League’s disciplinary process before considering any potential action against Manchester City, Sky Sports reports.
‘The world thanks you’ — Neymar bids farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina final game
Brazilian football star Neymar has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine captain’s final appearance for the country against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
Ronaldo rules out Portugal return while Jesus remains coach — report
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided against returning to the Portugal national team while Jorge Jesus remains head coach, following a dispute over an expected public apology, sources have told ESPN.
Olympic qualifiers: Oshoala, Plumptre absent as 21 players hit Super Falcons camp
21 Super Falcons players have arrived in camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying double-header against Comoros, with star forwards Asisat Oshoala and defender Ashleigh Plumptre among the notable absentees.
Akor Adams’ late strike earns Super Eagles thrilling 3-3 draw against Russia
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Nigeria fought back to draw 3-3 with Russia in an entertaining international encounter.
