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Air Travel Disruption Delays Arsenal’s Champions League Flight to Naples | Champions League

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026grace

Arsenal’s build-up to their opening Champions League fixture against Napoli was interrupted by widespread travel disruption at airports throughout the United Kingdom. An air-traffic control problem caused a lengthy delay to Arsenal’s flight, forcing Mikel Arteta to cancel Tuesday’s pre-match press conference at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. After completing their usual morning training session, […]

Ballon d’Or: Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi shortlisted—but when will Africa triumph again?

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026grace

Ivory Coast – 15, contributed by Didier Drogba (8), Yaya Toure (5), Kolo Toure and Sebastien Haller Cameroon – 12, with Samuel Eto’o accounting for nine, alongside Geremi, Patrick Mboma and Andre Onana Nigeria – 10, scored by Jay-Jay Okocha (2), Nwankwo Kanu (2), Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Sunday Oliseh, Victor Osimhen and […]

MLS’s Transfer Window and the Ever-Rising Spending Threshold | MLS

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026grace

With the 2026 World Cup approaching and possible regulatory changes on the horizon, Major League Soccer entered its summer transfer period amid uncertainty, contrasting approaches and unprecedented investment. This was the fourth window since MLS began permitting clubs to buy players from domestic rivals with standard transfer fees instead of relying exclusively on general allocation […]

Harry Kane and Alessia Russo Named Among This Year’s Ballon d’Or Nominees | Ballon d’Or

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026grace

Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been shortlisted for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are in contention for the women’s prize. France Football magazine unveiled the 30 nominees in each category on Tuesday. The winners will be named during a ceremony in London on 26 October. Last […]

2026 Ballon d’Or: How the Football Award Voting Process Determines the Winner

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026grace

The Ballon d’Or is football’s leading individual honour. Presented each year by France Football magazine, it recognises the player judged to have performed better than anyone else in the world. The recipient is determined through a two-stage voting procedure. First, journalists representing France Football and the French newspaper L’Equipe jointly select 30 official candidates based […]

Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist: Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice among nominees

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026grace

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane is among three English players shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Kane, considered the leading contender for the prize, is joined on the 30-man list by Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Declan Rice. Inter Miami attacker Lionel Messi has also earned a nomination as he pursues a record-extending […]

Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood Named Among Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026grace

England internationals Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been named among the 30 nominees for the women’s Ballon d’Or. The pair are the only Lionesses included on the list. Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati, winner of the previous three editions, is absent after a broken leg kept her sidelined for much of the season. Russo, who […]

Celtic: Kasper Hogh and Kieran Tierney Near Comebacks Ahead of Crucial Run

September 8, 2026September 9, 2026grace

With Hogh unavailable, having scored three goals in five outings for Celtic since his move from Bodo/Glimt, fellow high-profile summer signing Camilo Duran has impressed in the central attacking role. The Colombian forward has struck six times in eight games this season. Asked whether Hogh’s comeback could see Duran return to the wing, O’Neill explained […]

Premier League Clubs Risk Losing Major Sponsors If Unlicensed Gambling Firms Are Banned

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026grace

Ten of the Premier League’s 20 teams currently have sponsorship or promotional agreements with gambling businesses that lack UK licences, arrangements that could become unlawful next year under government proposals. An eight-week consultation on plans to prohibit sponsorship by gambling firms without UK authorisation ends on Wednesday. Licensed brands including Ladbrokes and William Hill are […]

FIFA Faces Legal Action Over Women’s Football Schedule

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026grace

Legal proceedings brought by Europe’s leading leagues and the international players’ union Fifpro against Fifa have been widened to address claims of improper conduct affecting women’s football. European Leagues represents 53 professional competitions, including the Premier League, as well as 1,328 clubs across 34 countries. It initially submitted the complaint to the European Commission in […]