Messi Makes Ballon d’Or History at 39 Despite Missing Out
Lionel Messi may have missed out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but the Argentine superstar has still secured a place in the award’s record books. At 39 years and four months, he has become the oldest outfield player to finish in the top five, adding another…
Usman Khaja’s Hidden Battle Behind 16 Test Centuries
For a batsman, the toughest opponent is often a hostile fast bowler, a skilful spinner or a prolonged loss of form. For former Australia opener Usman Khawaja, however, the greatest challenge of his career came from an enemy that could not be seen. At…
Harry Kane Makes History with First Ballon d’Or Triumph
Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or for the first time, claiming football’s most prestigious individual honour ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. In the women’s category, Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured the award…
Why Pelé and Maradona Never Won the Ballon d’Or
Pelé of Brazil and Diego Maradona of Argentina are widely regarded as two of the greatest footballers in history. Both enjoyed extraordinary careers, achieved remarkable success on the international stage and left an enduring mark on the sport. Yet…
Kane and Yamal Lead the Race for Ballon d’Or Glory
Football fans are just hours away from discovering who will claim one of the sport’s most prestigious individual honours, the Ballon d’Or. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé have emerged as the leading contenders, while Lionel Messi’s name also…
Mbappe Double Sinks Barcelona as Real Madrid Win El Clasico
Real Madrid claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the year, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to secure all three points at the Camp Nou. The defeat marked Barcelona’s first loss of the La Liga season under head coach…
Neymar Sees Red After Controversial VAR Decision Against Santos
Neymar’s return to the spotlight has taken another controversial turn after the Brazilian forward was sent off during Santos’ 1-1 draw against Bahia in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The dismissal followed an exchange with Bahia midfielder Rodrigo…
Mahi Khan Earns Bangladesh Call-Up After Nine Goals in Seven Matches
Bangladesh have turned to England-based forward Mahi Khan as they seek to address a long-standing shortage of reliable goalscorers ahead of the SAFF competition. The young striker has earned a place in the national squad after an impressive start to the…
Ronaldinho Set for Competitive Comeback with Ravenna
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is poised to return to competitive football after years away from the professional game, with Italian third-tier club Ravenna announcing that he is expected to feature against local rivals Forlì on 15 November. The…
Brazilian Star Neymar Plans to Walk Away from Football
Brazilian forward Neymar Jr has no plans to pursue a new profession immediately after retiring from professional football. Instead, the 34-year-old wants to spend at least a year enjoying life on his own terms, free from the strict schedules and physical…