Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Price is a reporter covering world soccer and soccer finance. Dec 04, 2024, 05:55am EST TOPSHOT - Manchester City's Spanish ...

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The men's European domestic season is now in the books after Paris Saint-Germain's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest in the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final.

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It is almost a quarter of a century since Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, and the story of his coronation as Europe’s best footballer belongs to a different era. Word of the young forward’s ascent ...

This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app The 2025-2026 club season came to an end this Saturday evening, with Paris Saint-Germain ...

The nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award are out, with some of the biggest names in soccer in the running for what effectively serves as the global game's worldwide "player of the year" honor. With ...

The Ballon d’Or award will be announced on September 22. For those unaware, the Ballon d’Or is international football’s greatest individual prize. While players can be nominated from across the globe, ...

Ballon d’Or 2025 hype is truly beginning to build as nominees were revealed across five categories for men’s and women’s football. An added interest in this year’s award ceremony, the 2025 event will ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019. FC Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal, Aitana Bonmati and Vicky Lopez ...