Football Gists
Ballon d'Or 2026 Voting Criteria Revealed
France Football has confirmed the three key criteria for the 2026 Ballon d'Or: individual performance, collective success and sportsmanship.
By Michael Evalls · 12 Sept 2026
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Football Gists
Dembélé Names Kane, Kvara and Mbappé for Ballon d'Or
Ousmane Dembélé refuses to vote for himself and names Harry Kane, Kvaratskhelia and Kylian Mbappé among his top Ballon d'Or 2026 contenders.
By Michael Evalls · 12 Sept 2026
Champions League
Kane Backs Bayern To Conquer Europe After Champions League Opening Statement
Harry Kane has warned Bayern Munich’s Champions League rivals that the German giants have the quality to go all the way and lift Europe’s biggest club trophy.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 11 Sept 2026
Champions League
Bayern Munich Overcome Bodø/Glimt’s Early Defiance to Storm to 5-0 Victory
Bodø/Glimt frustrated Bayern for 45 minutes, but the German giants exploded after the break to claim a commanding 5-0 Champions League victory.
By David Ale · 11 Sept 2026
Sports Corner
That itch isn't there' – Kane not focused on Premier League return
Harry Kane has been linked with a return to the Premier League, but he insisted that his sole focus remains only on Bayern Munich.
By Collins Godfrey · 23 Aug 2026
Sports Corner
Ballon d'Or 'as big as it gets' for Kane
Harry Kane is considered one of this year's Ballon d'Or frontrunners, despite not winning the Champions League or the World Cup.
By Collins Godfrey · 18 Aug 2026
Analysis
Hoeness confident 'role model' Kane will extend Bayern contract
Harry Kane is entering the final year of his Bayern Munich contract, but Uli Hoeness is confident fresh terms will be agreed soon.
By Collins Godfrey · 31 Jul 2026
Transfers
Bayern Step Up Efforts To Tie Harry Kane To New Long-Term Contract
Bayern Munich are preparing to open formal talks with Harry Kane over a new contract as the Bundesliga champions look to secure the long-term future of one of the world’s most prolific strikers.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 29 Jul 2026
World Cup 2026
Harry Kane Hails Lionel Messi as the Greatest Player of All Time
Harry Kane has described Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time, praising the Argentina captain after another inspirational World Cup performance.
By David Ale · 16 Jul 2026
World Cup 2026
Kane: Major trophy 'the missing piece' for England
England are into the semi-finals of a major tournament for the fourth time in eight years, but Harry Kane knows they must get over the line.
By Collins Godfrey · 12 Jul 2026
Analysis
Harry Kane Explains Why He Should Not Be Compared to Haaland
Harry Kane has praised Erling Haaland but says the two strikers are different players and should not be compared
By Michael Evalls · 12 Jul 2026
World Cup 2026
Mexico 2-3 England: Bellingham and Kane star in thrilling last-16 tie
England twice had a two-goal cushion halved by Mexico, but despite finishing with 10 men, Thomas Tuchel's side held out for a brilliant win.
By Collins Godfrey · 6 Jul 2026
World Cup 2026
Jude Bellingham Embraces Flexible Role To Help England Succeed
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been on fine form for England since the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup editions.
By Nnadebe Chukwuma · 28 Jun 2026
World Cup 2026
England Stopped Again as Ghana Black Stars Refuse to Bow
Ghana held England to a goalless draw as Jude Bellingham became the youngest player to reach 50 England caps and won Man of the Match
By Michael Evalls · 23 Jun 2026