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Ballon d'Or 2026
Football

Ballon d’Or 2026: Yamal, Mbappé and Messi headline nominees

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema will headline Kwita Izina 2026 Concert at BK Arena on September 5. courtesy photo
Music

Nigeria’s Rema to headline Kwita Izina 2026 concert in Kigali

Friday, August 21, 2026
In 2007, a baby named Lamine Yamal (right) and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi (left) at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. 19 years later, Yamal and Messi meet in the World Cup final. Photo credit: Joan Monfort.

Lamine Yamal: The baby Messi held 19 years ago is his World Cup final rival

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Mbappe poses with his golden boot trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe and Messi headline a star studded Golden Boot race as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stage. (Xinhua)

Golden Boot race goes down to the wire as Messi and Mbappé battle for World Cup scoring crown

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Ousmane Dembele (top) of France celebrates scoring with his teammates during the quarter-final match between France and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium. (Xinhua)

France end Morocco's fairytale as Mbappe delivers once again

Friday, July 10, 2026
The New Times

Has the Messi-Ronaldo debate finally been settled?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Lionel Messi inspired an extraordinary turnaround, setting up the first goal before scoring the equaliser . (Xinhua)

Messi leads Argentina's stunning comeback to beat Egypt

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Senegal registered their first points at World Cup 2026 with a commanding 5-0 victory over Iraq . (Net photo)

Dembele hat-trick fires France to Group I summit as Senegal keep knockout hopes alive

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Mbappe, Messi and Haaland are in the race for the Golden Boot (Net photo)

Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe or Haaland?

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match. (Net photo)

Mbappe marks 100th France appearance with brace in win over Iraq

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Argentine captain scored twice at Dallas Stadium in Arlington to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals. (Net photo)

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage

Monday, June 22, 2026
Kylian Mbappe in action for France during the 2022 World Cup. He is looked at as the key player for the team even in 2026. Photo credit, Xinhua.

France: The most complete team at the World Cup?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026