Morocco captain, PSG right-back
The 70th Ballon d’Or is set to be awarded in London on October 26. Kane, Bellingham, and Rice headline the men’s shortlist, with Messi and Mbappé among others on the list. The ceremony marks a milestone anniversary; the competition has featured a global lineup and continues to spark debate over the year’s standout performers.
Torres heads PSG to a 2-1 win at Marseille after a late Desir Doué cross, with Marseille’s Angel Gomes equalising before Marquinhos seals it. Weah is sent off for a second bookable offence as PSG climb in Ligue 1. The result comes ahead of a two-week international break.
Lionel Messi has helped Inter Miami win the Campeones Cup with a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul, sealing the club’s first Campeones Cup trophy and adding another trophy to Messi’s MLS era. Casemiro’s late header secures the win after Messi’s early headed goal; the ceremony also marks new coach Cristian Gonzalez’s first game in charge.
The Ceuta migrant influx has intensified Spain’s immigration debate and drawn solidarity gestures from international football stars. Real Madrid players wore solidarity shirts partially rolled up before a La Liga match, provoking mixed political reactions. Local unrest and EU tensions persist as thousands remain in Ceuta while authorities assess asylum claims.
PSG have delivered a 4-2 win over Barcelona in a high-octane Champions League clash, while Liverpool, City and Roma clinch wins. The night confirms PSG’s status as a title contender as Barca suffer a rare defeat; City’s injury-hit squad still secure three points, and Roma roll to a 4-0 win at home.