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Ballon d’Or unveils nominees who changed clubs ahead of award ceremony [Full list]
The 2026 summer transfer window saw several current and former Ballon d'Or nominees embark on new chapters in their careers, with some leaving European football for Major League Soccer (MLS) while others joined continental giants.
Commonwealth Games: Why I lost out on gold medal in 100m hurdles final – Amusan
World record holder Tobi Amusan has revealed that a pre-tournament knee injury and chilly weather conditions were behind her surprising third-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
WAFCON 2026: Football enthusiasts back Super Falcons in spite defeat to Malawi
Isaac Ngbede said the Super Falcons lost because they looked heavy, saying the loss will spur them to be more aggressive and brave in their consequent matches.
Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFA’s ‘bad deal for football’
“It is a bad deal for FIFA’s member associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game.”
World Cup must be kept out of private hands – Chelsea manager Alonso
“I think that football has to be for the people, not in private hands,” Alonso said in Sydney, where the London club are on a pre-season tour.
Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal
The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup.
