Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Defenders don’t usually win it, but Arsenal’s Gabriel is making his case

The Rarity of Defenders Winning the Ballon d’Or Few defenders have ever lifted football’s most prestigious individual award. Since Lev Yashin’s 1963 triumph, only Franz Beckenbauer, Matthias Sammer and Fabio Cannavaro have broken through in a competition dominated by goalscorers. Yet as we move through the 2025-26 season, Arsenal’s Brazilian center back Gabriel Magalhães is … Read more

Man Utd plan to launch surprise swoop to sign £35m South American star – report

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes, as per the Daily Mail. Since moving to Molineux Stadium from Brazilian side Flamengo a couple of years ago, the 24-year-old has established himself as an undisputed starter. He showcased glimpses of his qualities in the Premier League in the last two seasons. … Read more

Arsenal injury blow after boss confirms key man is ‘some distance away’ from returning

Despite widespread reports indicating that Martin Ødegaard could be fit to feature for Arsenal after the international break, Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has downplayed those suggestions during his recent press conference, as per Football London. The 2025–26 season has been a challenging one for Ødegaard, who first battled two separate shoulder injuries in the … Read more

Man Utd now eyeing move for £39m star with 86% pass completion – journo

Manchester United are exploring a possible deal for the transfer of Stuttgart defensive midfielder Angelo Stiller to Old Trafford in 2026, as per Ekrem Konur. After a summer of heavy investment aimed at rebuilding their frontline following a woeful 2024–25 season – one that ended without silverware and a dismal 15th-place finish – Ruben Amorim has … Read more