Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed “football has won” after winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The influential Spanish playmaker beat off competition from Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham to claim the prestigious individual accolade. Many had expected Champions League winner Vinicius to pick up the award, before Real chose not to send any representation to the ceremony in …

U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes has earned his biggest achievement yet in her career. Hayes was named the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or winner as the Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year. The English-born manager officially took over as USWNT head coach earlier this year, leading the Americans to a Gold Medal finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics. …

Aston Villa loanee midfielder Leander Dendoncker has come under fire for remarks following Anderlecht’s recent 2-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. Dendoncker, currently serving as Anderlecht’s captain during his loan spell, publicly criticised his teammates, pointing to what he felt was a lack of enthusiasm that ultimately gave their opponents the upper hand. The 29-year-old, speaking …

After a year and a half during which he has broken all sorts of records, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal shows no signs of stopping. The 17-year-old La Masia sensation had become the youngest-ever footballer to make it to the Top 30 nominees in Ballon d’Or history. Yamal makes history again Now, the Barça and Spain prodigy, who is the favourite …

On Sunday evening, Thiago Motta appeared to be facing his first Serie A defeat as a Juventus manager, but somehow managed to escape unscathed by roaring back to earn a 4-4 draw against Inter at San Siro. Kenan Yildiz was dropped from the starting lineup, but was still able to inflict the damage upon his introduction in the second period. …

Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak could “push” for a move away from the Tyneside club next summer amid interest in the striker from Arsenal.  The 25-year-old has been on the Gunners’ list of targets since the summer as Mikel Arteta is keen to add a proper number nine to his squad if the right player becomes available. Arsenal journalist Charles Watts …

Manchester City and Spain sensation Rodri claimed the 2024 Ballon d’Or on Monday in one of the most controversial moments in the award’s history. Almost all saw Real Madrid winger Vinicius as the clear frontrunner to win the award that goes to the best player in the world for any given season. Real Madrid, with Vinicius leading the way, won …

On Sunday in Week 8, the Patriots were at home to face the Jets. Rookie QB Drake Maye started the game but left due to a concussion. Despite Maye not finishing the game, New England won 25-22 vs. the Jets. The Patriots are 2-6 through their first eight games in 2024.  Against the Jets on Sunday in Week 8, pass …

Ruben Amorim open to Man United move. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Man United are making moves to appoint Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim as their new head coach following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday with the 39-year-old believed to be “very open” to joining the Premier League club.  The Manchester outfit sacked Ten Hag on Monday following …

Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati has won the Ballon d’Or 2024 Feminin, taking the award for a second consecutive year. A World Cup and Nations League winner with Spain, Bonmati produced 26 goals and 18 assists during the 2023-24 season, helping Barcelona win the Champions League and Spanish title as part of a club quadruple. The 26-year-old scored the first goal …