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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.
World Cup 2026: Full list of quarter-final fixtures, date and time
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final fixtures are now complete after Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 fixture.
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.
Belgium’s Onana ruled out for rest of World Cup with ACL injury
The 24-year-old Aston Villa midfielder was forced off early in Belgium’s 4-1 victory over the US in Seattle on Monday.
Egypt ‘cheated’ in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan
The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.
Messi achieves record not seen since 1930 World Cup with 8 goals for Argentina
LMessi continued his remarkable 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign by breaking record during Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt
