Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: Who leads the race with a week until ceremony?
Here’s how the top 10 contenders rank in the race to lift the Ballon d’Or ahead of the ceremony on 25 October
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Hillsborough Law clears House of Lords hurdle despite concerns over emergency services
The Hillsborough law derives its name from the 1989 disaster where 97 Liverpool fans were killed in a crush at the Sheffield stadium
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NFL stars brush off security concerns for Paris game after France protests
The New Orleans Saint are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris on Sunday
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Real Madrid dominate Leipzig for third straight win
Real Madrid maintain their 100 per cent start in the Champions League as they comfortably beat Leipzig 4-1, with Bernardo Silva scoring his first goal for Madrid since moving from Manchester City in the summer.
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Bukayo Saka suffers latest injury setback against Bayern as Mikel Arteta reveals ‘concern’
Saka was replaced by Eberechi Eze inside 10 minutes, who went on to score the opener at the Allianz Arena
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Arsenal release shackles in heavyweight Champions League showdown to match Europe's elite
Declan Rice salvages a point for Arsenal in Munich
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Declan Rice declares Harry Kane as the ‘clear winner’ for Ballon d’Or
Kane was involved in both of Bayern Munich’s goals in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal
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Isco the difference as Betis continue winning start against Feyenoord
Real Betis secure their third win on the bounce in the Champions League as Isco converts a penalty in the 59th minute against Feyenoord.
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Aston Villa breeze past Viking to maintain perfect Champions League start
Aston Villa 3-1 Viking: Unai Emery’s side now sit second in the Champions League table
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Villa maintain perfect Champions League start with Viking victory
Aston Villa win their third game from three in the Champions League by defeating Norwegian side Viking - the dominant display taking them up to second in the league phase.
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Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Declan Rice steals Harry Kane limelight in Champions League draw
Gunners concede first goals in Champions League this season
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Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and fan reaction
Gunners leave Munich with a point
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Arsenal’s Declan Rice strikes late to deny Bayern Munich after Harry Kane penalty
It is as if Harry Kane cannot get enough of tormenting Arsenal. The Bayern Munich striker has plenty of form from his Tottenham days. He remains the top scorer in north London derby history with 14 goals. He made an imp…
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Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern
Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.
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Barkley and Buendía on target as Aston Villa sink Viking to maintain perfect start
For a little over 20 minutes, Aston Villa could look down on the rest of Europe. They had scaled the Champions League summit on goal difference when Henrik Heggheim put through his own net and the fact was not lost on t…
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Aston Villa 3-1 Viking, Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig and more: Champions League – live reaction
⚽️ Champions League updates | Como 4-1 Man Utd ⚽️ Bayern v Arsenal | Live scores | Table | Mail Sarah Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Rudiger, Carreras; Silva, Camavinga, Bellingham; Guler, Mbappe, Vini Jr. Be…
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Bukayo Saka forced off early into Bayern clash as Arsenal dealt huge injury blow
Saka was replaced by Eberechi Eze inside 10 minutes at the Allianz Arena
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PSG come out on top in six-goal thriller against Barcelona
Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha score superb individual goals as Champions League holders Paris St-Germain overcome Barcelona in a breathless encounter at Parc des Princes.
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Foden nets hat-trick as Man City beat AEK Athens
Phil Foden scores a sublime hat-trick as he produces a virtuoso display to help Manchester City return to winning ways in the Champions League group phase by easing past Greek side AEK Athens.
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Bayern Munich v Arsenal LIVE: Gunners face anxious wait over Saka injury after snatching late draw
Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Declan Rice’s 82nd-minute strike ensured Harry Kane’s heroics were not enough to seal all three points at the Allianz Arena
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Mac Allister scores twice as Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal
Rio Ngumoha provides the spark as Liverpool come from two goals down to beat Villarreal at Anfield in the Champions League.
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'What a goal, what a moment' - Rice snatches late equaliser against Bayern
Declan Rice sends the travelling Arsenal support into raptures with his late equaliser in their heavyweight Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
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Paris Saint-Germain sparkle on the pitch while the city of light burns around them | Barney Ronay
PSG, pet project of the state of Qatar, expresses the dualism of the city, a place of deprivation where the centre is perfect PASSION! GOOOOAL! Continue reading...
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Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick
Manchester United suffer a heavy defeat to a Como side playing just their third ever game of Champions League football, as Nico Paz stars for the hosts to pile the pressure on Michael Carrick.
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