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It's no longer enough to be the best on-field player in order to have a shot at the Ballon d'Or, soccer's top individual prize. You have to make your case in the media, too -- and it takes a lot of work.

In the tightest Ballon d'Or contest in years, top LaLiga players Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among those vying to win soccer's top individual prize.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best-ever start to a LaLiga season.

Spain have been fined and told to partially close the stadium hosting their next international friendly after Islamophobic chanting was heard during a match against Egypt earlier this year.

Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the

Former Barcelona and Chelsea winger Pedro has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 39.

With the 2026 World Cup well and truly behind us, the first fall international break saw all the top teams playing four times in three weeks. Which sides look strongest and most likely to contend in four years' time?

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said the "insatiable" world champions have no intention of slowing down after coming from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, extending their unbeaten streak to 43 games.

Hislop: International break has been 'too much' for players

Spain preserved a 2½-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia 2-1 thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino on Tuesday in Split.