Ballon d’Or 2025 shortlist announcement set for August 7
The organizers of the Ballon d’Or confirmed on Thursday that the nominees for the prestigious 2025 award will be unveiled on August 7.
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Watch: Trent’s Madrid presentation – A flawless first impression
Real Madrid presented their new signing, Trent Alexander-Arnold, at the club’s training ground in a presentation that left a strong impression with the English defender captivating the media and club officials by delivering a flawless one-minute speech entirely in Spanish.
Brighton sign Kostoulas from Olympiakos
Brighton have agreed to sign Greece Under-21 forward Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiakos in a deal worth a reported £29.8 million ($40.5 million).
Trent: Real Madrid ‘only’ team I’d have left Liverpool for
New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the “only” team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.
Cardoso warns Sundowns must adapt to less possession
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns, a team used to dominating possession, may have their time with the ball considerably reduced at the Club World Cup, says coach Miguel Cardoso.
Premier League ‘under strain’ despite record revenues
The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion (R151 Billion) in the 2023/24 season, but fan unrest and worsening competitive balance are cause for concern, according to financial experts Deloitte.
Star players missing at the Club World Cup
FIFA’s inaugural expanded Club World Cup in the United States has one billion dollars of prize money on the line but will be missing some of the game’s star names.
Watch: All goals by Kylian Mbappé
Watch all 34 goals scored by Kylian Mbappé during the 2024/2025 La Liga season for Real Madrid.
WATCH: Mamelodi Sundowns, DJ Khaled light up Times Square
Mamelodi Sundowns have received another unique ‘welcome’ in the United States, with the club appearing front and centre in a special video montage featuring DJ Khaled in the iconic Times Square.
Brazil, Ecuador book World Cup berths
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the first win of Carlo Ancelotti’s reign.