Real Madrid defeats Valencia 3-0, closes gap on La Liga leader Barcelona
Real Madrid moved to within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday night with a 3-0 away victory against Valencia CF at the Mestalla.
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José Mourinho Praises Harry Kane After Ballon d’Or Results
José Mourinho expressed happiness for Harry Kane winning the Ballon d’Or while voicing stark frustration over Jude Bellingham finishing 11th.
12 Polymarket Accounts Probed After Suspicious Ballon d’Or Wagers
Following the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium, France Football and French police launched an investigation into suspicious cryptocurrency wagers.
Mbappé and Yamal Nominated for La Liga Player of the Month Award
Days after missing out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal have been nominated for La Liga’s Player of the Month…
Kylian Mbappé Loses Chinese Sponsors After Mao Zedong Meme Joke
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé sparked a diplomatic and commercial backlash in China on October 28, 2026, after laughing at an internet meme depicting him as Mao Zedong.
Chinese Brands Drop Kylian Mbappé Over Mao Joke Backlash
Chinese corporate partners severed ties with Kylian Mbappé on October 27, 2026, following online backlash over an unverified video where the French football captain seemingly…
Ballon d’Or Website Mistakenly Names Three Different Winners
The official Ballon d’Or website plunged into chaos hours before the start of the ceremony in London by mistakenly publishing three separate articles, each naming a different…
Real Madrid Ends Ballon d’Or Boycott with Delegation in London
Real Madrid is ending a two-year boycott of the Ballon d’Or gala, sending a delegation to tonight’s ceremony at London’s Palladium Theatre.
Kylian Mbappé Scores Twice as Real Madrid Beats Barcelona
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Kylian Mbappé scored twice to narrow the La Liga title gap to three points.
Kylian Mbappe Scores Late Winner to Beat Barcelona 2-1
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including an 88th-minute winner, to give Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou on October 25, 2026, handing Hansi Flick’s side their…
Ballon d’Or Race Heats Up as Nominees Prepare for London Ceremony
London hosts the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, October 26, 2026, marking the first time the prestigious football awards leave France.
Harry Kane Leads The Athletic Global Ballon d’Or Poll
Harry Kane leads The Athletic’s global poll for the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of the milestone 70th awards ceremony in London, where voters from top FIFA nations will crown the…