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Northern Ireland: Kess Elmore Among Five New Faces Called Up for World Cup Play-Off

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026grace

Sparta Prague attacker Kess Elmore has earned an unexpected maiden Northern Ireland call-up for the 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off against Portugal. The 27-year-old former England youth international is among five newcomers selected by Michael McArdle. Galway United full-back Lucy-Jayne Grant receives her first call-up alongside Irish Premiership players Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte […]

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 […]

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 […]

Infantino Supporter Says FIFA President Retains Majority Backing Among Football Associations | FIFA

August 18, 2026August 19, 2026grace

A longtime associate of Gianni Infantino has declared that he would “take a bullet” for the Fifa president, insisting that Infantino continues to enjoy strong backing from the organisation’s influential congress despite growing calls for his removal. However, Véron Mosengo-Omba, formerly Fifa’s chief member associations officer until 2021 and now head of the Congolese Football […]

Romero’s World Cup heroics for Argentina earn him a place among Messi’s most trusted allies | Argentina

July 17, 2026grace

As Cristian Romero prepared to collect a pass just 10 yards from his own goal, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon spotted an opportunity to pounce. The center-back’s body shape was awkward after he backpedaled to receive the ball, facing the left touchline as the two opponents closed in rapidly. He would have only a split […]

Among England’s outstanding Black footballers, none has been the quintessential national icon—until Jude Bellingham | Calum Jacobs

July 14, 2026grace

In the lead-up to the World Cup, the entrenched hostility that had accompanied Jude Bellingham virtually from his breakthrough at senior level grew more vociferous. Numerous scribes, commentators and one-time professionals doubted whether one of the country’s most gifted footballers could become a divisive presence within the team. The starkest articulation of this position appeared […]