Andy Burnham sends congratulations to England captainBayern player is first Englishman to win award since 2001Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane deserves a knighthood, praising the footballer’s “extraordinary achievement” as the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years.The prime minister’s spokesperson said Andy Burnham sent praise and congratulations to the England…
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Sri Lanka win means England cannot reach finalMadushanka takes five wickets as Pakistan crumbleA rejuvenated Sri Lanka routed Pakistan by eight wickets on Tuesday to end England’s hopes of reaching the one-day international tri-series final.The fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career-best five for 34 as Pakistan were skittled for 110 after the captain, Kusal…
Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday (October 26), the Bayern Munich and England striker winning the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game’s greatest goalscorers.
Neglect of African football and a third win for the Spanish great does little to challenge narrative that the prize is reserved only for top nations’ playersAfter a four-year wait, Alexia Putellas is the queen of women’s football once again. Receiving the Ballon d’Or for a record‑equalling third time to continue Spain’s domination of the…
Frenchman’s future was in doubt after bad start to seasonHe could be sacked if Palace lose at Spurs on SaturdayPierre Sage has been given more time to turn around Crystal Palace’s fortunes but he remains under huge pressure and could be dismissed if they lose against Tottenham on Saturday.The Frenchman’s position was in serious doubt…
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign and smashed scoring records at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.
Organizer says parents were causing disturbanceNo one arrested or made to leave game in FloridaPolice were called after a dispute involving the parents of a three-year-old player at a soccer game in Florida over the weekend.The boy’s parents can be heard on police body cameras saying their son, Nevada, had been kicked out because he…