No. 29 · Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday; how many years had it been since an English player last won the award?
Why
Kane became the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001, ending a 25-year wait for England. Published 2026-10-27, BBC Football and Sky Sports Football.
BBCIn Real Madrid's 2-1 El Clasico victory at Barcelona on Sunday, which Real Madrid player scored twice?
Why
Kylian Mbappe netted twice as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou in the first El Clasico of the season, with manager Jose Mourinho celebrating enthusiastically. Published 2026-10-27, BBC Football and Sky Sports.
BBCAlexia Putellas won the Ballon d'Or Feminin on Monday; how many times has she now won this award?
Why
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for a record-equalling third time, extending Spanish dominance of the award. Published 2026-10-27, BBC Football.
BBCBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapsed while watching the second team train and was taken to hospital; which club were Bayern facing when they beat Freiburg to stay unbeaten in Kompany's absence?
Why
Bayern Munich beat Freiburg to return to the top of the Bundesliga and paid tribute to absent manager Vincent Kompany who is recovering in hospital after collapsing while watching the second team train. Published 2026-10-27, BBC Football.
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