Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the club’s Champions League triumph last season.
Dembele favourite to edge Yamal to Ballon d’Or
PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or.
Africans in Europe: Iwobi triggers Fulham comeback
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi scored and created another goal as Fulham came from behind to defeat Brentford 3-1 in the Premier League at the weekend.
Salah, Dembélé, Mbappe headline Ballon d’Or race
The Ballon d’Or will be awarded in Paris on September 22, with data and criteria pointing to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé as frontrunners, though Kylian Mbappé and Viktor Gyökeres also emerge as leading contenders.
Madrid impress with fifth straight La Liga win
In-form striker Kylian Mbappe netted again as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.
Luca Zidane switches from France to Algeria
Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has switched his sporting nationality from France to Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation said on Friday.
Real Madrid aiming to add to Alonso’s perfect start
Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run in La Liga when they host an impressive Espanyol.
Rashford bags first Barca goals to seal Newcastle win
Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Barcelona as the England forward’s brilliant brace inspired a 2-1 win against Newcastle in the Champions League on Thursday.
Injury setback for Alexander-Arnold in Real Madrid victory
England international full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Marseille, the club said on Wednesday.
Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to rape charges
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman.