In this new series, The Straits Times takes a deep dive into the hottest sports topic or debate of the hour. From Lamine Yamal’s status as the next big thing to the burgeoning popularity of pickleball ...

Ballon d’Or 2026 rankings emerged after Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe’s brilliant Champions League hat-trick, placing him among the leading contenders.

© Alex Caparros & Franco Arland/Getty ImagesLamine Yamal (L) of FC Barcelona and Achraf Hakimi (R) of Paris Saint-Germain. After suffering an injury in early ...

The 28-year-old could have taken on Lamine Yamal, the teenager who he pipped to the Ballon d'Or award but who did win the Kopa Trophy.

Barcelona and PSG are dealing with key absences and returns for their UEFA Champions League clash. The showdown between Barcelona and PSG in the UEFA Champions League is shaping up to be one of the ...

PSG's injury list, headed up by Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, recently took further hits with Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Vitinha going off injured over the weekend. That level of decimation to ...

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique refused to complain about the mounting injuries affecting his team before Wednesday's Champions League match at Barcelona. Defending champion PSG ...

Ousmane Dembele was recognised as the best men’s player for the first time, while Aitana Bonmati won the women’s award for a third straight year. Last week’s Ballon d’Or ceremony honoured players and ...

Kun Agüero and Lamine Yamal’s father at odds? Sergio Agüero and Lamine Yamal's father allegedly traded insults! An unexpected controversy has set social media ablaze following the circulation of ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, ...

By the age of 19 Kylian Mbappe had already won the World Cup, become one of the most expensive soccer players ever and was labeled the heir-apparent to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.