Scottish footballer, attacking midfielder/forward, OL Lyonnes captain of Scotland
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.
Fernandez has renewed with London City after a standout season in which she played every Women’s Super League match, earned fans’ player of the season, and helped the club to sixth in their debut top-flight campaign. She previously won multiple titles with Barcelona and has featured for Spain at Euro 2025.
Edinburgh have claimed a 29-12 win over Zebre in a URC match, with Magnus Bradbury and James Grayson starring for the hosts. Zebre were reduced to 14 men twice and Edinburgh secured a late bonus point from a rolling maul as Tom Currie finished. Next up, Edinburgh host Toulon in the Challenge Cup.
Scotland has secured progression after a 3-2 win over the Czech Republic in Paisley, sealing a two-legged playoff success. The win follows a first-leg 2-0 victory, while venues approve in-seat alcohol sales as part of controlled consumption pilots; Sweden await in round two.