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Kane's long road to Ballon d'Or glory ends with his crowning moment
After a remarkable year for Bayern Munich and England, Harry Kane becoming the world's best player is the ultimate reward for years of perseverance.
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Why Harry Kane was the rightful winner of the Ballon d'Or
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MAN UNITED IN CRISIS
Man United are in crisis (again), but where are the Glazers?
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Man United are stuck with underperforming players no matter who's manager
RISING TO THE OCCASION
If Clásico win is any indication, Mourinho's Madrid might just be special again
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Mourinho: Real Madrid won El Clásico with all the merit
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister
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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Real Madrid best Barça in brilliant Clásico; Man United mess deepens; Spurs win again
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LIVERPOOL FINALLY CLICKING
Iraola era at Liverpool finally has liftoff thanks to big-money forwards
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Hislop praises Isak's performance for Liverpool vs. Brighton
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Will an American woman ever again be the world's best player?
Top Headlines
- Man United still tight-lipped over Carrick future
- Harry Kane already eyeing up second Ballon d'Or
- Chinese brands drop Mbappé after alleged comment
- Kane's Ballon d'Or 'deserved' - Prince William
- Spain star Alexia Putellas wins third Ballon d'Or
- Kane beats Mbappé, Yamal to win Ballon d'Or
- Van Dijk: Post-Salah frontline has to step up
- Carrick leaves training complex amid uncertainty
- Neville: Some United players 'not professional'
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2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 2026-27 ASEAN Club Championship kicks off on Oct. 7 with 14 teams vying to become kings of Southeast Asia.
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